Williams syndrome Flashcards

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Chromosome abnormality

A

Microdeletion chromosome 7

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What type of disorder is William’s?

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Neurodevelopmental

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3
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Clinical features

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elfin-like facies
characteristic like affect - very friendly and social
learning difficulties
short stature
transient neonatal hypercalcaemia
supravalvular aortic stenosis

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4
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What investigation is useful to diagnose Williams disorder

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FISH studies

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