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Charge Syndrome

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Charge Syndrome is diagnosed by the association of a group of developmental abnormalities. It is diagnosed by the presence of 4 out of seven of the problems below.

Colobomas and Cranial Nerves
Heart  Problems
 Atresia of the choanae
Retardation of Growth / Development
Genital and urinary abnormalities
Ear and Hearing Abnormalities  

 

 

Eighty percent of Charge syndrome patients  present with colobomas of the retina , choroid or optic nerve.

                                      

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BulletCHARGE Syndrome CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, Inc. 2004 Parkade Boulevard Columbia, MO 65202-3121 CHARGE Association refers to children with a specific set of birth defects.

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