Condition
Pediatric Angelman Syndrome
What You Need to Know
Angelman syndrome can happen when a baby gets both copies of a part of chromosome #15 from the father.Key Symptoms
Children with Angelman syndrome can have short stature, severe intellectual disability or other symptoms.
Diagnosis
Your child's healthcare provider may perform genetic tests.
Treatment
There is no cure for Angelman syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angelman syndrome?
Meet the Providers Who Treat Angelman Syndrome
Departments that Treat Angelman Syndrome
Neurogenetics
Children's National Hospital provides advanced comprehensive care for children and families affected by neurogenetic conditions.
Cancer Genetics Program
Our cancer genetics experts help answer important questions about your child's inherited risk for cancer.
Rare Disease Institute - Genetics and Metabolism
Children's National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases.
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