Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
A Model for Understanding Microdeletion Disorders

A definitive 2005 text describing the diagnosis, treatment and molecular biology of Velo-cardio-facial Syndrome.

Kieran C. Murphy (Edited by), Peter J. Scambler (Edited by)

9780521184328, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 23 December 2010

258 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.4 cm, 0.36 kg

Review of the hardback: 'The strength of this book lies in the depth of the clinical information. … clinicians, carers and parents will view this collection of clinical reviews as something of a treasure trove. The chapters are all well written, concise and informed. …definitely a book for the clinical library …' Human Genetics

Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic disorder caused by the deletion of part of chromosome 22. It occurs in approximately one in 4000 births and there are now more than 100 physical phenotypic features reported. VCFS affects every major system in the body and this 2005 book was the first to describe its full clinical impact. It has been authored by leading international VCFS clinicians/researchers. The focus is on clinical issues with chapters devoted to psychiatric disorders (with the sufferer showing very high levels of schizophrenia), neuroimaging, speech and language disorders, as well as cardiac, ENT, gastrointestinal, ophthalmic and urological manifestations. Molecular genetics, immunodeficiency and genetic counselling are also covered, and practical approaches to diagnosis and treatment described. As VCFS is seen as a paradigm for other microdeletion disorders, this book will not just appeal to clinicians seeing VCFS patients, but also to those interested in other genetic disorders.

1. Historical overview Robert J. Shprintzen
2. Molecular genetics of Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Peter Scambler
3. Congenital cardiovascular disease and Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Bruno Marino, Federica Mileto, Maria Cristina Digilio, Adriano Carotti and Robert Di Donato
4. Palatal anomalies and velopharyngeal dysfunction associated with Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Richard E. Kirschner
5. Nephro-urologic, gastrointestinal and opthamic findings Koen Devriendt, Nathalie Rommel and Ingele Casteels
6. Immunodeficiency in Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Kathleen E. Sullivan
7. Behavioural and psychiatric disorder in Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Angela F. Stevens and Kieran C. Murphy
8. The cognitive spectrum in individuals with Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Linda Campbell and Ann Swillen
9. Neuroimaging in Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Stephan Eliez and Therese van Amelsvoort
10. Speech language disorders Karen J. Golding-Kushner
11. Genetic counseling Donna M. McDonald-McGinn and Elaine H. Zackai
12. Family issues Julie Squair.

Subject Areas: Psychiatry [MMH], Paediatric medicine [MJW], Cardiovascular medicine [MJD], Medical genetics [MFN]