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Approximately 75% of all cases of trisomy 13 syndrome are caused by chromosomal nondisjunction. About 20% are due to chromosomal translocation involving a rearrangement of chromosomes 13 and 14. About 5% are estimated to be mosaics; the clinical effects in these cases may be less severe.
Incidence is estimated to be 1 in every 5,000 neonates. The risk of chromosomal abnormalities typically increases with advanced maternal age; however, the mean maternal age for this abnormality is about 31 years.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Most cases of trisomy 18 syndrome are caused by spontaneous meiotic nondisjunction. The risk of chromosomal abnormalities typically increases with maternal age; however, the mean maternal age for this disorder is 32½. Incidence is 1 in 3,000 neonates, with females three times more likely to be affected than males.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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