Is Williams syndrome progressive?

Williams syndrome is a progressive disorder with multisystem involvement.

Do any famous people have Williams syndrome?

Several famous (or recognizable) people have been diagnosed with Williams syndrome, which include: Amy Kotch, featured in KLRU-TV’s public media. Gloria Lenhoff, a soprano singer who has performed with Aerosmith, and the San Diego Master Chorale. Ben (Big Red) Monkaba, a member of the Black Cat community theater.

Is Williams syndrome hereditary?

Williams syndrome is usually caused by a random genetic mutation, or error, in chromosome 7. This means that most people with Williams syndrome have not inherited the condition from a parent. People with Williams syndrome have a 50% chance of passing the condition on to each of their offspring.

What is elfin syndrome?

The elfin facies syndrome is characterized by idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia; mental retardation; cardiovascular anomalies, usually supravalvular aortic stenosis and peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis; a peculiar elfin facies and oral anomalies, primarily enamel hypoplasia and oligodontia.

What is the life expectancy of someone with Williams syndrome?

Not enough scientific studies have been done on the life expectancy of Williams syndrome sufferers. There are some sufferers living normal lives up to adulthood. The average loss of years in the lifespan of people with this syndrome is between 10 and 20 years. Williams syndrome is also called Williams Beuren Syndrome.

What are some facts about Williams syndrome?

Here are the top interesting facts about Williams syndrome: 1 Williams syndrome (WS), also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome, is a type of rare genetic disorder which commonly occurs as a random event during the formation of the sperm or egg from which a baby develops. 2 The syndrome is characterized by mental retardation or moderate learning…

What are the causes of Williams syndrome?

Williams syndrome is caused by the spontaneous deletion of 26-28 genes on chromosome #7. The deletion occurs in either the egg or the sperm used to form the child with Williams syndrome.

What is the treatment for Williams syndrome?

Treatment options for Williams syndrome. There is no cure for Williams syndrome. Treatment involves easing the symptoms connected to the syndrome. Narrowed blood vessels can be treated if they cause symptoms. Physical therapy and speech therapy can also be beneficial.