Williams Syndrome
By: Zachary Ottenweller
Facts about Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome happens to about 1 in every 7,500 to 10,000 people. Williams Syndrome, also known as WS, is a single gene mutation. WS was discovered in 1961 by D.C.A. Morris. Williams Syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects many parts of the body. Most people have a regular life expectancy, unless major heart problems.
WS Facial Features
This diagram explains what happens to a person's facial features when they have Williams Syndrome. WS affects most of the face including the eyes, the nose, and the mouth.
Types of Tests performed
The Fish Test: Blood Test in which they take 5 ml of blood.
Blood Pressure Check is one other test.
The Micro ray: Uses markers to determine missing or extra DNA.
Extra Inforation
Williams Syndrome is dominant, rare, and located in chromosome seven.
Williams Syndrome Symptoms and Side Effects
Symptoms and Effects
There are many effects from Williams Syndrome, including, Medical Problems such as Cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, learning disabilities, speech delays, and people are shorter than normal. Some other effects are affinity for music and high social personalities.