Chromosome 13 Duplication Syndrome

Diseases & Conditions

Congenital & Genetic Disorders

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAApr 03, 2018

The topic Chromosome 13 Duplication Syndrome you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Trisomy 13 Syndrome.

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Trisomy 13 Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an extra 13th chromosome material. The abnormal cells may have entire extra chromosome 13 or may have extra partial 13 chromosomes. Based on this, the syndrome could either be a Complete Trisomy 13 or a Partial Trisomy 13
Typically, a single pair (or 2 numbers) of chromosome 13 is present; but, in this condition an extra chromosome 13 is observed, making it 3 (hence the term Trisomy 13). This syndrome affects normal growth and development, due to the presence of the extra genetic material
It affects 1 in 10,000 newborn babies and there is a high mortality rate, with most deaths occurring before the age of 1 year (about 80%)
There is no cure for the condition and the treatment measures followed are mostly symptomatic. The prognosis for Trisomy 13 Syndrome is poor

Please find comprehensive information on Trisomy 13 Syndrome regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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