immunology allergic disorders
DiGeorge Syndrome
Symptoms and Signs of DiGeorge Syndrome
Infants with DiGeorge syndrome have low-set ears, midline facial clefts, a small receding mandible, hypertelorism, a shortened philtrum, developmental delay, and Symptoms and Signs (eg, heart murmurs, tachycardia, tachypnea, dyspnea during feeding). Recurrent infections begin soon after birth, but the degree of immunodeficiency varies considerably, and T-cell function may improve spontaneously. Prognosis often depends on severity of the heart disorder. 