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.

How do members experience 18p-?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with 18p-*

*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 18p-*

Who has 18p- on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 9
40s 4
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 13