Chromosome 2- monosomy 2p22

Overview

Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22: A rare chromosomal disorder where deletion of a portion of chromosome 2 causes various abnormalities such as deafness, intestinal problems, mental retardation and speech defects.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22 includes the 8 symptoms listed below: * Hole in the iris * Conductive deafness * Epicanthic folds * Hirschsprung's disease * Enlarged colon * Reduced muscle tone * Mental retardation * Speech defect

Causes

* Mental retardation * Reduced muscle tone * Speech defect

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22 signs or Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Chromosome 2, monosomy 2p22 symptoms.