Chromosome 8 ring

Chromosome 8 ring: Introduction

Chromosome 8 ring: A rare chromosomal disorder involving chromosome 8 which causes various abnormalities such as mental retardation, ureter anomalies, finger defects and facial dysmorphism. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chromosome 8 ring is available below.

Symptoms of Chromosome 8 ring

• Reduced amniotic fluid
• Sloping forehead
• Anteverted nostrils
• Curved fingers
• Epicanthic folds
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See full list of 17 symptoms of Chromosome 8 ring

Causes of Chromosome 8 ring

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Disease Topics Related To Chromosome 8 ring

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Chromosome 8 ring:

• Rare chromosomal disorder
• Mental retardation
• Ureter anomalies
• Facial dysmorphism
• Epicanthic folds
• more related diseases...»

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Chromosome 8 ring: Broader Related Topics

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Definitions of Chromosome 8 ring:

Chromosome 8 ring 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 ring, or a subtype of Chromosome 8 ring, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Chromosome 8 ring as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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