Medical Conditions - 11q Deletion

11q deletion, also known as Jacobsen syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder caused by the loss of genetic material from the long arm (q) of chromosome 11. It can cause symptoms like developmental delay, intellectual disability, micrognathia, microcephaly, heart defects, abnormal platelet functions, and vision and hearing impairments. Treatment for 11q deletion focuses on addressing specific symptoms and includes interventions like physical therapy, speech therapy, or surgery to correct heart defects or skeletal abnormalities. Genetic counseling is also recommended for affected individuals and their families.