What is Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p?

What is Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p?

• Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: A rare chromosomal disorder where there are three copies of all or part of the short arm (p) of chromosome 5 rather than the normal two. The type and severity of symptoms is determined by the location and size of the genetic material duplicated.

Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p, or a subtype of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: Introduction

Types of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p:

Broader types of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p:

• Genetic conditions
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How serious is Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p?

Prognosis of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: The prognosis varies considerably 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 5, Trisomy 5p?

Causes of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: see causes of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p

What are the symptoms of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p?

Symptoms of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: see symptoms of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p

Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: Medical Geneticist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p.
Treatments for Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p: see treatments for Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p

Name and Aliases of Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p

Main name of condition: Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p

Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p, Complete (5p11-pter), Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p, Partial (5p13 or 14-pter), Chromosome 5p syndrome

Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p, Complete (5p11-pter), Chromosome 5, Trisomy 5p, Partial (5p13 or 14-pter), Chromosome 5p syndrome
Source - Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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