Most mother’s carrying babies with a 15q24 microdeletion have so far not experienced any pregnancy problems, have a normal delivery and only discover that their baby was affected after birth. If a fetus is known to have 15q24 microdeletion syndrome, it is recommended to have fetal echocardiogram (used to scan the baby’s heart) and an ultrasound examination in order to monitor growth and heart defects.
Other Questions About 15q24 deletion syndrome
- Will my child with 15q24 microdeletion syndrome have similarly affected children?
- Why is 15q24 microdeletion syndrome caused by a microdeletion?
- Who in my family should be tested for 15q24 microdeletion syndrome?
- What specialist doctors should I see with 15q24 microdeletion syndrome?
- What other diseases look like 15q24 microdeletion syndrome?
