What is Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2?

What is Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2?

• Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: A rare chromosomal disorder where there is one copy of part of the short arm (p) of chromosome 8 rather than the normal two. The type and severity of symptoms is determined by the location and size of the genetic material deleted.

Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2 is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2, or a subtype of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: Introduction

Types of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2:

Broader types of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2:

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How serious is Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2?

Prognosis of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: 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 8, Monosomy 8p2?

Causes of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: see causes of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2

What are the symptoms of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2?

Symptoms of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: see symptoms of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: Medical Geneticist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2.
Treatments for Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2: see treatments for Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2

Name and Aliases of Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2

Main name of condition: Chromosome 8, Monosomy 8p2

8p deletion syndrome (partial), 8p- syndrome (partial), Chromosome 8, monosomy 8p21-pter, Chromosome 8, partial deletion (short arm), Chromosome 8, partial monosomy 8p2
Source - Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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