How does the incidence of 22q11.2 deletion compare with Down syndrome in terms of incidence at various maternal ages? What is the rationale for screening for this deletion?

How does the incidence of 22q11.2 deletion compare with Down syndrome in terms of incidence at various maternal ages? What is the rationale for screening for this deletion?

How does the incidence of 22q11.2 deletion compare with Down syndrome in terms of incidence at various maternal ages? What is the rationale for screening for this deletion?


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Presenter

Peter Benn PhD, DS

Peter Benn PhD, DS

Professor
Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT