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Chromosomal abnormalities
Chromosomal abnormalities are conditions caused by an abnormal structure or number of chromosomes, leading to an abnormal expression of genetic material. Common abnormalities include Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) or Turner Syndrome.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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A 38-year old asked:
What chromosomal abnormalities only effect males?
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A 52-year old asked:
What are typical symptoms of chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are the most common types of chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 28-year old asked:
What are the top reasons for getting chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are some diseases that are the result of chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 42-year old asked:
Are chromosomal abnormalities only confined to certain parts of your body?
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A 47-year old asked:
Are chromosomal abnormalities such as extra ones confined only to certain parts of the body?
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A 44-year old asked:
Babysitter was just told another kid in her care has chromosomal abnormalities. Should we worry?
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A 28-year old asked:
What are some common chromosome abnormalities?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can you tell me about prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Can I have children if I have a chromosome abnormalities? (specifically chromosome 7)
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A 35-year old asked:
What are some chromosomal abnormalities that only affect female fetuses?
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A 31-year old asked:
Are all chromosome abnormalities due to genetic errors or can you develop them later on?
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A 53-year old asked:
Can you have a child with the physical characteristics of edwards syndrome but not have any chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 47-year old asked:
What do you advise if i had 1 egg put back inside me. The other 2 had chromosomal abnormalities. I am scared they got them mixed?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Just had my first scan at 11 weeks NT measured at 9.2mm! Have to go for a cvs tomorrow to check for chromosome abnormalities is the NT high?
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A 34-year old asked:
What chromosome abnormalities are accompanied by coarctation of aorta?
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A 29-year old asked:
Does DNA or genes cause chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 48-year old asked:
Safety of chorionic sampling vs. Amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Is it compulsory to do any chromosomal abnormalities? my gynecologist told me that its not compulsory but if want to do it I will have to pay cash
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A 34-year old female asked:
Does measuring small during first US appt (being 1 week off - measured 6W2D, should be 7W2D) indicate issues down the line (i.e. increased risk for Down Syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities, etc.)?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Are the sperm used for conventional ivf and icsi scanned for chromosome abnormalities first?
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A 38-year old asked:
What can you tell me about genetic testing for chromosomal abnormalities?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you tell me about the difference between chromosomal abnormalities and single gene disorders?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I had my ultrasound and results were. 12w 4d pregnant, crl 61mm, NT 2.4. my concern is does my NT means my baby hav a chromosomal abnormalities. Thank?
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A 46-year old asked:
Birth asphyxia, developmental delays, no chromosomal abnormalities. So what is it?
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A 34-year old asked:
With two prior pregnancy losses due to chromosomal abnormalities, how long should I try before seeing an infertility doctor?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Does a uterine polyp 3 weeks prior of embryo transfer could cause a healthy blastocyst with no chromosomes abnormalities not to implant?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I have severe heart disease, malformations of my heart chromosomal abnormalities, cognitive impairments, marfan syndrome in my family, mental illness, can I be exempt from the vaccination? If so, how?
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A 29-year old female asked:
What are the chances my child will be born with chromosomal abnormalities? I was told my unborn child has echogenic bowels, that i tested higher for the risk of Down syndrome and as a carrier of the cystic fibrosis trait
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