What is chromosome 18q- syndrome?

Chromosome 18q- syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder in which there is deletion of part of the long arm (q) of chromosome 18. Associated symptoms and findings may vary greatly in range and severity from case to case.

How do members experience chromosome 18q- syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chromosome 18q- syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for chromosome 18q- syndrome*

Who has chromosome 18q- syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 1
40s 1
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 1