18p-
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What is 18p-?
18p-, also known as 18p minus syndrome or 18p deletion syndrome, is a rare chromosomal abnormality in which there is a deletion in part of the short arm of chromosome 18. Characteristics are varied in each individual but can include cognitive delays, vision problems, and heart defects.
Common symptoms reported by people with 18p-
Treatments taken by people for 18p-
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Compare treatments taken by people with 18p-
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Who has 18p- on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 9 say 18p- is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 11 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 13 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 11 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |