Patau syndrome
Patau Sydrome, also known as Trisomy 13 or Trisomy D is a problem with the chromosomes. People who suffer from it have an extra copy of chromosome 13. This is usually because of a problem that occurred during meiosis, but it can also be the result of Robertsonian translocation, a common rearrangement of chromosomes in humans. The risk of getting a problem during meiosis increases when women have babies later in life. The average age for this syndrome is at 31 years.[1]
It is the rarest of the three common trisomies. Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome are more common. Patau syndrome affects about one in 25,000 live births.[2]
Patau Syndrome Media
Infant with Patau Syndrome
References
- ↑ Prevalence and Incidence of Patau syndrome. Diseases Center-Patau Syndrome (2008-02-04)Adviware Pty Ltd.. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ↑ Patau Syndrome - Diagnosis of Trisomy 13. Retrieved 2009-10-29.