How It's inherited?

It Is inherited by a loss of genetic materials fromchromosomes.

Syptoms

The signs and symptoms of Jacobsen syndrome can vary. Most affected people have delayed development of motor skills and speech; cognitive impairment; and learning difficulties. Behavioral features have been reported

Diagnosis

Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis

Tratment

here is no cure for Jacobsen syndrome; treatment generally focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each individual. Treatment may require the coordinated efforts of a team of various specialists

What population is AFFECTED?

Affected people typically have no history of the disorder in their family, although they can pass the chromosome deletion to their children.Between 5 and 10 percent of people with Jacobson syndrome inherit the chromosome abnormality from an unaffected parent.

IS there a cure for this syndrome?

There is no cure for Jacobson syndrome; treatment generally focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each individual. Treatment may require the coordinated efforts of a team of various specialists.

The End