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R(13) syndrome

Introduction: R(13) syndrome

Description of R(13) syndrome

R(13) syndrome (medical condition): A rare chromosomal disorder where genetic material from one or both ends of chromosome 13 is missing and the two broken ends have rejoined to form a ring. The resulting type and severity of symptoms is determined by the amount and location of genetic material missing.

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Chromosome 13 ring syndrome:
  »Introduction: Chromosome 13 ring syndrome
  »Symptoms of Chromosome 13 ring syndrome
  »Treatments for Chromosome 13 ring syndrome

R(13) syndrome: Related Topics

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R(13) syndrome as a Disease

R(13) syndrome: Another name for Chromosome 13 ring syndrome (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Chromosome 13 ring syndrome
  »Symptoms of Chromosome 13 ring syndrome
  »Treatments for Chromosome 13 ring syndrome

Symptoms of R(13) syndrome (Chromosome 13 ring syndrome)

Some of the symptoms of R(13) syndrome incude:

See full list of 80 symptoms of R(13) syndrome (Chromosome 13 ring syndrome)

Treatments for R(13) syndrome (Chromosome 13 ring syndrome)

Treatments for R(13) syndrome (Chromosome 13 ring syndrome) include:

  • Treatment varies considerable depending on the type and severity of symptom that develop
  • Surgery may be needed to correct defects or abnormalities e.g. heart defects, skull and facial abnormalities
  • Access to programs and services as required e.g. physical therapy, speech therapy, educational support, social, vocational and medical services
  • Various other symptomatic and supportive measures
  • Genetic counseling and joining a support group is recommended

Read more about treatments for R(13) syndrome

Treatment of R(13) syndrome: For more treatment information about R(13) syndrome, see treatment of Chromosome 13 ring syndrome (R(13) syndrome)

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