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What are the physical effects after vanishing twin syndrome?
aspergers syndrome
What effects on an individual does downs syndrome cause?
Down syndrome mainly affects the persons physical features but it also affects their learning abilities.
What is x syndrome?
Fragile X syndrome, is a genetic syndrome which results in a spectrum of characteristic physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioral features which include an elongated face, large or protruding ears, flat feet,
What syndrome is genetic that includes facial features?
Practically every genetic disorder that includes physical characteristics affects facial features. The term is dysmorphic facial features genetic disorders.
What physical features mark DiGeorge syndrome?
DiGeorge syndrome may present with physical features such as heart defects, cleft palate, facial differences including a small chin or low-set ears, and various immune system abnormalities. Other features may include developmental delays and learning difficulties.
What is the significance of the gap between the toes in individuals with Down syndrome?
Individuals with Down syndrome often have a larger gap between their toes, known as a "sandal gap." This physical characteristic is significant because it can help doctors diagnose Down syndrome at birth or during prenatal screenings. The presence of a sandal gap is one of the physical features commonly associated with Down syndrome.
Turners syndrome is what type of disorder?
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females. It is characterized by specific physical features and can lead to health issues such as short stature and infertility.
What is it called when one twin dies before birth?
Vanishing twin syndrome was first recognized in 1945. Vanishing twin syndrome is when one of a set of twin/multiple fetuses disappears in the uterus during pregnancy. This is the result of a miscarriage of one twin/multiple. The fetal tissue is absorbed by the other twin/multiple, placenta or the mother. This gives the appearance of a "vanishing twin." http://www.americanpregnancy.org/multiples/vanishingtwin.html
Why are you showing at 1 month pregnant?
Possible multiple and if none seen on ultrasound you could possibly have vanishing twin syndrome.
What is it called when a twin absorbs his twin?
That is what they call "vanishing twin" or "fetal resorption." Sometimes it is not fully absorbed, but flattened, and the condition is called fetus papyraceus. If this happens in the first trimester, there may be no other complications except some bleeding. However, if it happens later, it could threaten the health of the mother or surviving twin. If it happens at the very end, and the dead fetus is low-lying, then a caesarean may be required to deliver the living twin.
What is a genetic abnormality that is associated with a characteristic facial appearance cognitive impairment and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease?
Down syndrome is a genetic abnormality caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. People with Down syndrome often have characteristic facial features, cognitive impairment, and may also have physical abnormalities, such as heart valve disease.
What is the rate of occurrence of Patau Syndrome?
Male and female children are equally affected, and the syndrome occurs in all races and ethnic groups. Females with this syndrome have a better chance of surviving past infancy than males.
