Directory of Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Resources

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VCFS -- also known as the Shprintzen Syndrome, DiGeorge Sequence and, regrettably, Catch 22 -- is caused by the deletion of a small segment of the long arm of chromosome 22 (specified as 22q11.2 deletion), and is one of the most common genetic disorders in humans. Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome is characterized by cleft palate, heart abnormalities, learning disabilities, and over 180 other clinical findings

Resources in This Category

• MaxAppeal

  http://www.maxappeal.org.uk/
  A British charity that supports children, families and the medical community concerning DiGeorge syndrome, also known as velo-cardial facial syndrome (VCFS) and 22q11 syndrome. Find events, news, info sheets, and a newsletter.

• NORD - Velocardiofacial Syndrome

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Velocardiofacial+Syndrome
  A list of the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.

• Yahoo! Groups: VCFS Family Support

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vcfsfamilysupport/
  Join, post and read mail for this group which concerns DiGeorge Syndrome and Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome.

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