Practical Guidelines for Managing Patients With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Journal of Pediatrics

Bassett, A. S., McDonald-McGinn, D. M., et al. (2011).

Journal of Pediatrics, 159(2), 332-339.e1.

This guideline provides recommendations on managing children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. One recommendation on hearing loss is included in this summary.

International 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Consortium






Children with 22q11.2 syndrome should undergo audiological assessment when initially diagnosed with the syndrome. Hearing should be reassessed in infancy and again at preschool age (between one and five years of age).