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Information: Jacobsen Syndrome (11q Deletion, or 11q-) is a rare chromosomal abnormality which affects perhaps one child in 100,000 in which a portion of the 11th chromosome is missing. It was discovered by Dr. P. Jacobsen in 1973. At that time, the disease was named
Jacobsen Syndrome Sites:
Institute of Child Health: Jacobsen Syndrome Institute of Child Health: Jacobsen Syndrome: Clinical synopsis, plus research summaries. (Jacobsen Syndrome) http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/units/mhu/fws/frames/jsoframe.htm
The Fragile WEB Site The Fragile WEB Site: Includes a reference database, family support groups and clinical information. (Jacobsen Syndrome) http://web.ukonline.co.uk/c.jones/contents.htm