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Williams syndrome

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Alternative Names

Williams-Beuren syndrome


Prevention

There is no known prevention for the random mutation. If there is a family history of Williams syndrome prenatal genetic testing is available.


Review Date: 03/13/2006
Reviewed By: Lamya Alarif, Ph.D., H.C.L.D., Immunology and Genetics Associates, McLean, VA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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