What is Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy?

What is Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy?

• Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: A rare chromosomal disorder where there are three copies of the short arm (p) of chromosome 12 rather than the normal two resulting in various abnormalities. The type and severity of symptoms depend on the amount and location of genetic material deleted.

Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy, or a subtype of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: Introduction

Types of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy:

Broader types of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy:

• Genetic conditions
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How serious is Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy?

Prognosis of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: The prognosis varies depending on the type and severity of symptoms that develop. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve prognosis and quality of life.

What causes Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy?

Causes of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: see causes of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy

What are the symptoms of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy?

Symptoms of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: see symptoms of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy

Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: Medical Geneticist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy.
Treatments for Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy: see treatments for Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy

Name and Aliases of Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy

Main name of condition: Chromosome 12, 12p trisomy

Trisomy 12p, Duplication 12p

Duplication 12p, Trisomy 12p
Source - Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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