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Does epicanthal folds mean down syndrome?
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By itself, no: There are many stigmata of down's. If this is the sole feature and is not racial, then it is a congenital defect on its own.
Answered 2/5/2020
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Epicanthal genetics: An epicanthal fold by itself does not mean that you have down's syndrome.
Answered 9/15/2013
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No: This is a common feature in Down syndrome but it is also seen in a fraction of the normal population and other syndromes.
Answered 5/3/2019
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