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Living with 10q22.3q23.3 microduplication syndrome

A chromosome condition that can bring developmental delay, mild learning challenges, and distinct facial features.

Understanding 10q22.3q23.3 microduplication syndrome

10q22.3q23.3 microduplication syndrome is a rare chromosome condition caused by an extra piece of genetic material.

People with this condition can have a wide range of features. These may include developmental delay, mild intellectual disability, and distinct facial features. Some people also have a smaller head size, slower growth, or heart differences present from birth (congenital heart defects). GARD lists onset as the newborn and infant period.

Signs & symptoms

Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:

  • Global developmental delay
  • Intellectual disability
  • Small head size (microcephaly)
  • Heart differences (abnormal heart shape)
  • Crossed eyes (strabismus)
  • Difficulty finding words (aphasia)

Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.

Diagnosis

  1. Talk with your doctor

    Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.

  2. See a specialist

    Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists.

  3. Ask which tests can help

    Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.

Care & treatment

Care team
Genetic specialists (geneticists)
Expert care
Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
Treatment
GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
Research
Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.

General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.

Everyday life

Living with a rare condition is easier with support.

  • Connect with Chromosome Disorder Outreach
  • Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
  • Ask about patient registries that help research
  • Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Bring these questions to your next doctor visit
Which specialists should be part of my child's care team?
Can genetic testing confirm this diagnosis, and what do the results mean?
Should my child's heart be checked for differences present from birth?

Quick facts

Symptoms usually startNewborn and as an Infant

GARD says changes in genes (also called variants) cause this condition. The summary describes it as a chromosome change.

Genetic

Also known as: dup(10)(q22.3q23.3); trisomy 10q22.3q23.3

Patient organizations

Broader rare-disease groups

Source: NIH GARD · 10q22.3q23.3 microduplication syndromeGARD ID 21052 · GARD page updated September 2026 · Plain-language summary by Know Rare; editorial review pending. General information, not medical advice.

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