[Psychiatric disorders in velo-cardio-facial syndrome].

Abstract excerpt

Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (vcfs) is a congenital disorder with a markedly variable clinical expression. The majority of those affected have cognitive-behavioural symptoms and psychiatric problems. Most of the somatic characteristics can be treated effectively. The quality of life of patients with vcfs is therefore determined largely by cognitive and behavioural symptoms, including the increased risk of...

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple
• Adult
• Alcoholism
• Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22
• DiGeorge Syndrome
• Face
• Humans