is there a genetic test that shows who is at risk for osteogenic sarcoma?

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Osteogenic sarcoma and osteosarcoma are the same tumors?

Answer 1

Not really.: Unless your family has a documented history of this, and a particular mutation has been identified in other family members, there is not an established test for this condition.

Answer 2

OS and gene: Some of the sarcomas can run in families and clusters. Some of them can present with other malignancies in family. I think gene testing for p53 mutation can be done if there are other types if cancers besides os. There is no specific genetic test for os.

Answer 3

There are many: There are many screening tests that a patient may undertake to screen for genetic problems. What needs to be done is a proper family/genetic history and have genetic testing performed based upon that history. Nevertheless, general screeening for genetic problems will be offered by your obstetrician at different times during your pregnancy (ex.: down's syndrome testing).

Answer 4

Over 100 genes: It is now possible to test for over 100 serious recessive genes with a single saliva test. These would only be a problem for your pregnancy if you and your partner carry the same recessive gene. The testing includes all standard recommended tests and many more. For more information, go to www.Counsyl.Com.

Answer 5

CVS and nuchal fold: Cvs is a test in which tissue is taken from the placenta, grown out and broken down into chromosomes. This will tell is your baby has down's or other chromosome problems. It's done at 10-12 weeks and has a 1 in 100 risk of pregnancy loss. Nuchal fold is done at 11-13 weeks. It's a combination of blood tests and an us. It gives a risk, not a diagnosis but there is no risk to the pregnancy.

Answer 6

Genetic test in preg: There are two genetic tests available in pregnancy. One at 10 weeks called cvs which obtains a tiny bit of the placenta for testing, and one at 16 weeks called amniocentesis which obtains fetal cells from the amniotic fluid. Both are fairly accurate and give a genetic picture of your baby. Both are relatively low risk if performed by an experienced physician.

Answer 7

Hemachromatosis: The single gene carrier will likely not develop any symptoms or problems from increased iron absorption. You will still need to have regular blood work to check for increased iron, and not use any supplements with iron. If you have two genes, your chance is good that you will have high levels of iron, and possibly get damage from the extra iron. Timing is unknown, too many variables.

Answer 8

No: Hereditary hemochromatosis develops when you inherit two mutations, one on each of your hfe genes. You have just one. About 1/10 folks with northern european ancestry is a carrier. Carriers don't get iron overload. In fact, most folks with two hfe mutations do not get sick at all, even though for many we can see that they are accumulating a lot of iron. A mystery? Rather. But we're working on it.

Answer 9

Yes.: Gallbladder disorders tends to cluster in families. That being said, there is no gene that you can test for to see if you will develop gallbladder disease. For example, one of the risk factors for developing gallstones is being overweight; being overweight tends to run in families.

Answer 10

Yes: Classically this was demonstrated in the pima indian population, but it is common to have a familial trend in non-native americans as well.

Answer 11

It is an injury: CP results from an injury to the developing nervous system of fetus, newborn or todler caused by various events.Brain hemorrage, a cut off of oxygen, or occasionally tissue damage from a viral infection can produce the pattern. Each child is an individual event and > half of mild cases have no apparent cause.

Answer 12

Good question: Cerebral palsy is a description of disorder in control of muscles that remains static. Most cases are due to some damage or malformation of the brain that leaves it as a chronic clinical condition. Some cases are associated with genetic syndromes and metabolic disorders. Some are due to trauma or due to stroke or due to brain infections. Genetic disorders may make them more prone to cp.

Answer 13

Genetic blindness: It depends on what the type of blindness is. If it affects the retina and optic nerve there is no corrective surgery for this. If it is due to a deep amblyopia there is no corrective surgery.

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