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What is 17q12?
17q12 Foundation represents two separate syndromes; 17q12 deletion syndrome and 17q12 duplication syndrome. Both syndromes involve the genes on the long arm
(q arm) chromosome 17 at position 12 (one-two). Although the same piece of chromosome is affected in both syndromes, these are two different syndromes with separate symptoms and features.
17q12 duplication syndrome is caused by an extra piece of chromosome 17 (microduplication). Click here to learn more.
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