There are many different types of chromosome abnormalities that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a …

Detailed information on structural abnormalities, including chromosome deletions and duplications.

A woman age 35 years or older is at higher risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality. This is because errors in meiosis may be more likely to happen as a result of the aging process. Women …

¿Qué es el "síndrome del maullido de gato"? El síndrome del maullido de gato (o "Cri du Chat", en francés) se encuentra aproximadamente en uno entre 20.000 y 50.000 bebés nacidos vivos en los …

Detailed information on structural abnormalities, including chromosome deletions and duplications

No known or suspected immunodeficiency Exclusion Criteria: Urinalysis and urine culture obtained >24 hours after admission to hospital (e.g. UTI acquired in the hospital) Patients on prophylactic …

Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects.

Most healthcare providers agree that there is no single factor that causes these types of abnormalities. Instead, many factors may contribute to their development.

Other terms used for birth defects include congenital abnormalities, anomalies, and malformations. Birth defects may be caused by inherited (genetic) problems or by environmental things, such as exposure …

In older children, aspiration may be more likely to occur alongside neurological or neuromuscular disorders, such as during seizures or when anatomical (physical) or structural abnormalities are …