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Supporting those affected by deletion 22q11
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The VCFS  and 22q11 Foundation
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by VCFS or Deletion 22q11

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Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic syndrome.  It is the result of a submicroscopic deletion on the long arm of Chromosome 22 in the “q11” region- deletion 22q11.

  • VCFS affects approx. 1 in 2000 - 3000 persons making it the second most prevalent genetic syndrome after Down syndrome
  • VCFS is the most common genetic syndrome associated with cleft palates
  • VCFS is the second most common genetic syndrome associated with congenital heart defects
  • 99% of the VCFS population will have a learning difficulty or disability
  • 30% of the VCFS population will develop a mental illness
  • VCFS has more than 180 annomolies associated with it
  • The name velo cardio facial syndrome comes from the Latin words "velum" meaning palate, "cardio" meaning heart and "facies" having to do with the face.
VCFS is also known as:
  • Deletion 22q11
  • DiGeorge Syndrome (DGS)
  • Shprintzen Syndrome
  • CATCH 22
  • Conotruncal anomaly face syndrome
  • Cayler cardiofacial syndrome.
When a child's health problems are puzzling......

A missing piece of
genetic material on
chromosome 22 (deletion 22q11)
may be the clue.

World Rare Diseases Day 28th February 2010
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The SMILE Foundation was launched in July 2007 to help families whose children suffer from rare diseases. Through its Family Relief Program, SMILE is able to give grants to families all over Australia who are doing it tough. So far, SMILE has given over 95 grants in just over twelve months. Paradoxically, rare diseases are common. There are approximately 8000 known rare diseases, collectively affecting up to 10% of the population or over 2 million Australians including 400,000 Australian children. Rare diseases have the following common features:

·          Most begin in childhood and continue throughout life

·          Obtaining a definitive diagnosis is often difficult and delayed

·          Many rare diseases have no cure but some can be prevented

·          Neurological and intellectual disabilities occur in about half of all cases regardless of disease type and lead to loss of independence and opportunities

·          Families experience isolation, psychological and financial stress

 
for more information visit www.smilefoundation.com.au

 







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