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bmackey
Nov 30, 2007, 05:09 PM
My 15 year old son has DeGeorge Syndrome. I wonder if my 17 year old son could be a "carrier" of the syndrome. Meaning, could he later have a child with DeGeorge Syndrome?

shygrneyzs
Nov 30, 2007, 05:54 PM
I found the following article that does suggest the traits can be inherited - http://molehr.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/4/9/871.pdf
There is research going on in the U.S. and in the UK about the genetics of this syndrome. I think your best answer is going to come from a genetics counselor. There are many articles one can read but that will not give you THE answer that is for your family and needs.

shygrneyzs
Nov 30, 2007, 05:56 PM
You can look at the other posts about DeGeorge Syndrome too -
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/search.php?searchid=2122064
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/medical-conditions-diseases/de-george-syndrome-90916.html?highlight=DeGeorge
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/disabilities/degeorge-syndrome-51161.html?highlight=DeGeorge

avalynn
Apr 9, 2008, 06:47 PM
My 15 year old son has DeGeorge Syndrome. I wonder if my 17 year old son could be a "carrier" of the syndrome. Meaning, could he later have a child with DeGeorge Syndrome?
Hello.
My 3 month old daughter has been seeing a genetics specialist at the children's hospital of philadelphia.. the geneticist dr. zackai, has written a book about the syndrome..
It might be helpful to contact her.

Tinabear35
May 28, 2008, 03:10 PM
My 15 year old son has DeGeorge Syndrome. I wonder if my 17 year old son could be a "carrier" of the syndrome. Meaning, could he later have a child with DeGeorge Syndrome?
As the Doctor told me, My Grandson will carry the gene. That will be something you and your son will have to talk about.