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Types of Chromosome Abnormalities

There are many different types of chromosome abnormalities that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Overview of Chromosome Abnormalities

Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

Trisomy 18 & 13

Turner Syndrome

Structural Abnormalities: Deletions (Cri du Chat) and Duplications (Pallister Killian)

Translocation Down Syndrome

Mosaicism

Mosaic Down Syndrome

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Medical Genetics: Chromosome Studies

When a chromosome is abnormal, it can cause health problems in the body. Tests called studies can look at chromosomes to see what type of problem a person has.

Genetic and Congenital Conditions

Mosaic Down Syndrome

Detailed information on mosaic Down syndrome, including the chances for it to happen again in a family

Genetic and Congenital Conditions

Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes

Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects.

Genetic and Congenital Conditions

Translocation Down Syndrome

Detailed information on translocation Down syndrome

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Types of Chromosome Abnormalities

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