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The Cleveland Clinic Medical Genetics program
includes testing, counseling, education and referral services.
A child may be referred to the program for many reasons, such
as:
- Presence of a major birth defect such as
cleft palate or spina bifida
- Mental retardation or developmental delays
- Prenatal exposure to a dangerous chemical
such as alcohol, dilantin (used to control seizures), or
cocaine
- Abnormal stature for age (too tall or too
short)
- Heart defect present at birth
- Family history of a genetic defect
- Unusual behavior patterns
When an underlying genetic condition is identified
and a diagnosis is made, the problems can be treated in a
more organized and efficient way.
Brian
Clark, M.D., Ph.D.
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