Online Medical Books for Down Syndrome

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Trisomy 13 syndrome
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Trisomy 13 syndrome (also known as Patau's syndrome) is the third most common multiple malformation syndrome. Most affected infants have full trisomy 13 at birth; a few have the rare mosaic partial trisomy 13 syndrome (with varying phenotypes) or ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Down syndrome
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... The first disorder attributed to a chromosome aberration, Down syndrome (trisomy 21) characteristically produces mental retardation, dysmorphic facial features, and other distinctive physical abnormalities. It's commonly associated with congenital heart defects (in approximately... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Trisomy 18 syndrome
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Trisomy 18 syndrome (also known as Edwards' syndrome) is the second most common multiple malformation syndrome. Most affected infants have full trisomy 18, involving an extra (third) copy of chromosome 18 in each cell, but partial trisomy 18 (with... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Down syndrome
(Handbook of Diseases)

... The first disorder attributed to a chromosomal aberration, Down syndrome (trisomy 21) characteristically produces mental retardation, dysmorphic facial features, and other distinctive physical abnormalities. It’s commonly associated with... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Down (Trisomy 21) Syndrome
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Esther K. Chung, MD, MPH Down Syndrome - BASICS Down Syndrome - description Syndrome 1st described by John Langdon Down in 1866 consisting of multiple abnormalities, including hypotonia, flat facies, upslanting... Down Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Down Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Down Syndrome - bibliography ... Down Syndrome - CODES ... Down Syndrome - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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