Journal of Down Syndrome & Chromosome Abnormalities
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Jacobsen Syndrome

Jacobsen syndrome is a condition caused by loss of genetic material from chromosome 11. It is also called as 11q terminal deletion disorder. Symptoms of dis disease are wide set eyes, small lower jaw, small lower jaw, broad nasal bridge etc. this disease occurs 1 in 100000 new-borns. Other Characteristics of Jacobsen syndrome can include heart defects, feeding difficulties in infancy, short stature, repeated ear and sinus infections, and skeletal abnormalities. Jacobsen syndrome can also affect the digestive system, kidneys, and genitalia. Currently there is no specific treatment for Jacobsen syndrome.

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