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Is cat eye syndrome common among certain races?
Black people get cat eye syndrome more easily than any other race
Where was cat eye syndrome discovered?
The abnormalities common to cat eye syndrome were first cataloged in 1898 in Germany.
Who discovered cat eye syndrome?
Cat eye syndrome was first described in 1969 by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, led by Dr. Alfred Knudson. They named the syndrome after the striking feature of vertical colobomas in the eyes that resemble a cat's eye.
Could cat eye syndrome be prevented?
no
Are there prenatal tests for cat eye syndrome?
yes
What are other names for cat eye syndrome?
Cat eye syndrome is also known as Schmid-Fraccaro syndrome and is sometimes referred to by its genetic designation, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. This condition is characterized by various physical abnormalities, including eye defects that resemble a cat's eye. The name reflects the distinctive appearance of the eyes, but it can also be associated with other features and health issues.
What is the inheritance patteren for cat eye syndrome?
Autosomal Dominant
Can cat eye syndrome be prevented?
I don't think it can. Because it is a birth defect
Can cat-eye syndrome be prevented?
I don't think it can. Because it is a birth defect
What population of cat eye syndrome is typically affected?
whats affected is the right to see
Is cat eye syndrome dominant or recessive?
Cat eye syndrome is a genetic condition that is caused by an extra piece of genetic material on chromosome 22. It is not determined by simple dominant or recessive inheritance patterns, but rather by the presence of the extra genetic material.
What causes Cat's Eye Syndrome?
A partial trisomy or tetrasomy of the top part of chromosome 22 in proximal 22q11
