Table 6. [Recommended Surveillance for Individuals with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome]. - GeneReviews®

System/Concern	Evaluation	Frequency/Comment
Neurologic	Developmental assessments	At regular intervals to adjust therapies & adapt educational needs
By a neurologist for epilepsy, changes in behavior, or regression in skills	As determined by neurologist
Ocular	Ophthalmology to screen for refractive errors & strabismus	At regular intervals
Dental	Tooth decay, malocclusion, crowding
Musculoskeletal	Monitor for lymphedema	Teen & adult years

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