Diagnosis

Summary

A family’s first step in receiving a diagnosis for Kabuki will be through a clinical geneticist. Together with a clinical counsellor, they provide information about inheritance patterns, calculate risks of recurrence, and refer families to other appropriate health care professionals. They may also request appropriate testing to further verify a diagnosis.

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Diagnosis Articles

Computer-based Facial Recognition Software

Facial Dysmorphology Novel Analysis (FDNA) is a company that uses face-recognition software to detect syndromes that have a distinct facial gestalt by analyzing 2D facial photos.  They will provide a simple free downloadable mobile application that can be used in the clinical settings by health professionals.  

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tags: Diagnosis
Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013 - 08:38

Genetic Testing for Kabuki Syndrome

Numerous laboratories are now offering blood tests to confirm if an individual carries the MLL2 genei mutation.

Author(s):
Dana Levinson
tags: Diagnosis
Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 17:45

Dermatoglyphics and Kabuki Syndrome

Dermatoglyphics are a helpful tool in the diagnosis of Kabuki syndrome.

Author(s):
Dr. Albert Chudley
tags: Diagnosis
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 12:41