Open AccessAngel man Syndrome
Author(s) -
R. SreeRaja Kumar,
Anushi Singh
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of advances in scientific research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2395-3616
DOI - 10.7439/ijasr.v3i8.4335
Subject(s) - angelman syndrome , psychology , pediatrics , medicine , audiology , gene , genetics , biology
Angel man syndrome is a rare genetic and neurological disorder which is characterized by severe developmental delays andlearning disabilities. Although, those diagnosed with the syndrome may be unable to speak, but many gradually learn to communicate through other means such as sign language. Additional symptoms also include seizures,sleep disordersand feeding difficulties. Some children with Angel man syndrome may have distinctive facial features, but mainly facial features reflect the normal parental traits. Angel man syndrome is caused by deletion or abnormal expression of the UBE3A gene.