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Accuracy in identification of patients with 22q11.2 deletion by likely care providers using facial photographs.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery - 1 Nov 2004
Becker Devra B, Pilgram Thomas, Marty-Grames Lynn, Govier Daniel P, Marsh Jeffrey L, Kane Alex A
Abstract excerpt
Numerous facial characteristics are associated with velocardiofacial syndrome. Care providers may use these facial characteristics to identify patients who may benefit from fluorescence in situ hybridization genetic testing to determine the presence of the 22q11.2 deletion. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that experienced care providers were able to correctly diagnose the 22q11.2 deletion on...
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