Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Trisomy 13 syndrome symptoms

Patau Syndrome is another name of trisomy 13 syndrome which is a genetic disease caused by the excessive material from chromosome 13.

When extra DNA from chromosome 13 goes into different or all body cells, Trisomy 13 syndrome occurs.

Trisomy 13 syndrome symptoms are:

short eyes
short head
short lower jaw
iris having hole,split or cleft
eyes are fused
Mental retardation
abnormal fingers and toes

Above all are Trisomy 13 syndrome symptoms. Trisomy 13 syndrome is basically a disease that causes the disorder of human body,malfunctioning and poor shape. It effects on the physical condition of the body. A proper and regular treatment of Trisomy 13 syndrome should be taken.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Apert Syndrome Life Expectancy

A genetic disease in which the seams between the skull bones get closer than normal is known as apert syndrome.Head and
face are effected by this disease.

This is a gene defect which is caused by mutation in a gene which is called fibroblast growth
factor receptor 2.This condition is also known as cranisynostosis.

This disease is recognized by a skull x-ray and physical exam. X-ray of hand and foot are also
very important to determine the bone problems.

Apert syndrome life expectancy is very complicated. Other birth defects may exist.

Apert Syndrome life expectanacy has following symptoms:

Loss of Weight
Excessive Cough
Normal Fever
Regular Sneezing
Body Sickness

Hope this short article will help you to learn about apert syndrome life expectancy.