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Patau Syndrome - Trisomy 13

Introduction

Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome

Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome

Trisomy 13, Patau Syndrome

Neural Tube and Ventral Wall Defects

William's Syndrome

Turner's Syndrome

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome) is a genetic disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the chromosome is present in the 13th chromosomal pairing.

About 1 in 8000 embryos are Trisomy 13.

Very severe mental retardation usually occurs.  Trisomy 13 babies tend to be small at birth.  In most cases a cleft lip/palate is present and the ears are low set and deformed.  Interrupted breathing occurs frequently.  Heart defects are common. 

The following sites can be useful for people seeking further information or support for Patau Syndrome:

http://www.trisomy.org 

http://www.geneticalliance.org

http://members.optushome.com.au/karens 

Introduction

Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome

Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome

Trisomy 13, Patau Syndrome

Neural Tube and Ventral Wall Defects

William's Syndrome

Turner's Syndrome

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

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