Chromosome 8, mosaic trisomy: A very rare chromosomal disorder where there is an extra copy of chromosome 8 in some of the body's cells. Some cases with this chromosomal abnormality have no clinical symptoms. The presence of abnormalities in some cases is dependent on which body cells contain the chromosomal defect. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chromosome 8, mosaic trisomy is available below.
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Prognosis for Chromosome 8, mosaic 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.
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Chromosome 8, mosaic 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 8, mosaic trisomy, or a subtype of Chromosome 8, mosaic trisomy,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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