Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q: Introduction

Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q: A rare chromosomal disorder involving an extra copy of genetic material from the long arm of chromosome 18. The type and severity of symptoms are determined by the amount and location of the duplicated genetic material. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q is available below.

Symptoms of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

• Long head
• Long face
• Narrow face
• Bird-like facial appearance
• Prominent back of skull
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See full list of 54 symptoms of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

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Causes of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

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Disease Topics Related To Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q:

• Rare chromosomal disorder
• Long head
• Bird-like
• Facies
• High arched palate
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Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Baby & Newborn Health Specialists:
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Child Health Specialists (Pediatrics):
  • Pediatrics (Child Health Specialist)
  • Adolescent Medicine (Teen Health)
  • Pediatric / Adolescent Psychiatry (Child/Teen Mental Health)
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies / Immune Diseases)
  • Pediatric Cardiology (Child Heart Specialists)
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental Health)
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health (Child Behavior)
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology (Child Hormones)
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology (Child Digestive Specialists)
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
  • Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine
  • Pediatric Medical Toxicology (Child Poisoning)
  • Pediatric Nephrology (Child Kidney Specialists)
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Hospitals & Clinics: Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

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• Child Health (Pediatrics) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Statistics for Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

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• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q
• Death and Mortality statistics for Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q
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Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
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Types of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q

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Definitions of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q:

Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q, or a subtype of Chromosome 18, trisomy 18q, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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