What is 8p-Syndrome, partial?

What is 8p-Syndrome, partial?

• 8p-Syndrome, partial: 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.

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

8p-Syndrome, partial: Introduction

Types of 8p-Syndrome, partial:

Broader types of 8p-Syndrome, partial:

• Genetic conditions
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How serious is 8p-Syndrome, partial?

Prognosis of 8p-Syndrome, partial: 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 8p-Syndrome, partial?

Causes of 8p-Syndrome, partial: see causes of 8p-Syndrome, partial

What are the symptoms of 8p-Syndrome, partial?

Symptoms of 8p-Syndrome, partial: see symptoms of 8p-Syndrome, partial

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for 8p-Syndrome, partial: Medical Geneticist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for 8p-Syndrome, partial.
Treatments for 8p-Syndrome, partial: see treatments for 8p-Syndrome, partial

Name and Aliases of 8p-Syndrome, partial

Main name of condition: 8p-Syndrome, partial

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

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