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Characteristics of Patau Syndrome
Many live-born babies with Patau Sydrome are born underweight, even when the child has gone full term. Unfortunately, Patau Syndrome causes severe physical defects because the extra chromosome causes major problems with brain structure (diagnosed after birth). In most cases of patau syndrome, a condition called holoprosencephaly occurs – this is the result of major problems in brain structure.[1]
Holoprosencephaly causes/ Physical abnormalities of Trisomy 13: [2]
Secondarily, other health defects present at birth. This can include all or some of the following:
o Patent Ductus Arteriosus o Ventricular Septal Defect o Heart abnormally placed more toward right side of chest
Immediately after birth, Gastronintestinal x-rays are performed to reveal any rotation of organs. MRI or CT scans are also performed on the head to reveal whether or not the child has holoprosencephaly.[2] |
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References
[1] Clark, H. (2014). Trisomy 18 and 13 - Online Medical Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center. [online] Urmc.rochester.edu. Available at: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/Encyclopedia/Content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P02419 [Accessed 15 Aug. 2014].
[2] Haldeman-Englert, C. (2013). Trisomy 13: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. [online] Nlm.nih.gov. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001660.htm [Accessed 12 Aug. 2014].
[2] Haldeman-Englert, C. (2013). Trisomy 13: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. [online] Nlm.nih.gov. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001660.htm [Accessed 12 Aug. 2014].