Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome Causes
It is said to be caused by the deletion of the genetic material from the region q11.23 of the 7th Chromosome.
Williams Syndrome Definition
Williams syndrome otherwise known as the Williams-Beuren syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by a an unusual ?elfin? facial appearance with a low nasal bridge a different and unusual cheerful demeanor and unpredictable negative outbursts. It is first described by Dr. J.C.P Williams of New Zealand (Dobbs, David. The Gregarious Brain, New York Times, July 8, 2007, Retrieved on September 25, 2007.)
Williams Syndrome Diagnosis
Diagnosis includes blood pressure check, blood testing for missing chromosome, echocardiography along with Doppler ultrasound and kidney ultrasound.
Williams Syndrome Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms includes difficulty understanding the state of mind of conversational partners and fetal alcohol syndrome. Left eye dominance and left handedness are usually seen (Van Strien JW, Lagers-Van Haselen GC, Van Hagen JM, De Coo IF, Frens MA, Van Der Geest JN (2005). "Increased prevalences of left-handedness and left-eye sighting dominance in individuals with Williams-Beuren syndrome". J Clin Exp Neuropsychol 27 (8): 967?76).
Williams Syndrome Treatment
There is no known cure for the Williams Syndrome nor a particular treatment inasmuch the treatment usually depends on the symptoms manifesting from one person to another. However it is said that person which this medical condition needs regular cardiovascular monitoring for other potential problems such as narrowing of the blood vessels, high blood pressure and heart failure which may be manifestations of the sickness.