7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

7p2 Monosomy Syndrome: Introduction

7p2 Monosomy Syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder where there is one copy of the end of the short arm (p) of chromosome 7 rather than the normal two. The type and severity of symptoms is determined by the location and size of the genetic material deleted. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

• Premature fusion of skull bones
• Abnormal skull shape
• Scaphocephaly
• Triangular shaped skull
• Permanent flexion of one or more digits
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Treatments for 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

• Treatment varies considerable depending on the type and severity of symptom that develop
• Surgery may be needed to correct defects or abnormalities e.g. heart defects, skull and facial abnormalities
• Access to programs and services as required e.g. physical therapy, speech therapy, educational support, social, vocational and medical services
• Various other symptomatic and supportive measures
• Genetic counseling and joining a support group is recommended
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Causes of 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

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Prognosis for 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

Prognosis for 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome: 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.

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Statistics for 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

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7p2 Monosomy Syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
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Types of 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome

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Definitions of 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome:

7p2 Monosomy Syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome, or a subtype of 7p2 Monosomy Syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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