What is DiGeorge Syndrome

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DiGeorge Syndrome Definition


DiGeorge syndrome is a rare genetic disease present at birth and is associated with recurrent infection, heart defects, and characteristic facial features. People with complete DiGeorge syndrome have no thymus or parathyroid glands.

Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

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