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Chromosome 9p deletion



Other Names:
Deletion 9p; Monosomy 9p; 9p deletion; Deletion 9p; Monosomy 9p; 9p deletion; 9p monosomy; Partial monosomy 9p See More
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Chromosome 9p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing (deleted) copy of genetic material on the short arm (p) of chromosome 9. The severity and the signs and symptoms depend on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Features may affect many parts of the body and may include developmental delay, low muscle tone (hypotonia), distinctive facial features, heart conditions, scoliosis, and/or genital abnormalities. Chromosome testing of both parents can provide more information on whether the deletion was inherited. In about half of cases, the deletion occurs sporadically and neither parent has a chromosome abnormality. In the other half, one parent is found to have the same deletion (possibly with no features) or a balanced translocation (which usually does not cause any features).[1] Treatment for chromosome 9p deletion is based on the signs and symptoms in each person.

This page is meant to provide general information about 9p deletions. You can contact GARD if you have questions about a specific deletion on chromosome 9p. To learn more about chromosome abnormalities, please visit our GARD webpage on FAQs about Chromosome Disorders.
Last updated: 5/24/2018

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of the antihelix 0009738
Anotia 0009892
Anteverted nares
Nasal tip, upturned
Upturned nasal tip
Upturned nose
Upturned nostrils
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0000463
Blepharophimosis
Narrow opening between the eyelids
0000581
Brachycephaly
Short and broad skull
0000248
Depressed nasal bridge
Depressed bridge of nose
Flat bridge of nose
Flat nasal bridge
Flat, nasal bridge
Flattened nasal bridge
Low nasal bridge
Low nasal root
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0005280
Global developmental delay 0001263
High palate
Elevated palate
Increased palatal height
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0000218
Hypertelorism
Wide-set eyes
Widely spaced eyes
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0000316
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation
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0001249
Long philtrum 0000343
Low posterior hairline
Low hairline at back of neck
0002162
Low-set ears
Low set ears
Lowset ears
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0000369
Malar flattening
Zygomatic flattening
0000272
Micrognathia
Little lower jaw
Small jaw
Small lower jaw
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0000347
Microtia
Small ears
Underdeveloped ears
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0008551
Proximal placement of thumb
Attachment of thumb close to wrist
0009623
Short neck
Decreased length of neck
0000470
Thin nail
Thin nails
0001816
Trigonocephaly
Triangular skull shape
Wedge shaped skull
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0000243
Webbed neck
Neck webbing
0000465
Wide intermamillary distance
Wide-spaced nipples
Widely spaced nipples
Widely-spaced nipples
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0006610
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of the dentition
Abnormal dentition
Abnormal teeth
Dental abnormality
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0000164
Abnormality of the tarsal bones
Abnormal ankle bones
0001850
Ambiguous genitalia
Ambiguous external genitalia
Ambiguous external genitalia at birth
Intersex genitalia
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0000062
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testes
Undescended testis
[ more ]
0000028
Epicanthus
Eye folds
Prominent eye folds
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0000286
Highly arched eyebrow
Arched eyebrows
Broad, arched eyebrows
High, rounded eyebrows
High-arched eyebrows
Thick, flared eyebrows
[ more ]
0002553
Hypertonia 0001276
Hypospadias 0000047
Limitation of joint mobility
Decreased joint mobility
Decreased mobility of joints
Limited joint mobility
Limited joint motion
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0001376
Microcephaly
Abnormally small skull
Decreased circumference of cranium
Decreased size of skull
Reduced head circumference
Small head circumference
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0000252
Muscular hypotonia
Low or weak muscle tone
0001252
Narrow mouth
Small mouth
0000160
Nystagmus
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
0000639
Scoliosis 0002650
Seizure 0001250
Short nose
Decreased length of nose
Shortened nose
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0003196
Strabismus
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes
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0000486
Synophrys
Monobrow
Unibrow
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0000664
Thick eyebrow
Bushy eyebrows
Dense eyebrow
Heavy eyebrows
Prominent eyebrows
Thick eyebrows
[ more ]
0000574
Upslanted palpebral fissure
Upward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000582
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of cardiovascular system morphology 0030680
Abnormality of the ribs
Rib abnormalities
0000772
Agenesis of corpus callosum 0001274
Atresia of the external auditory canal
Absent ear canal
0000413
Bilateral single transverse palmar creases 0007598
Calvarial skull defect
Cranial defect
Skull defect
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0001362
Choanal atresia
Blockage of the rear opening of the nasal cavity
Obstruction of the rear opening of the nasal cavity
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0000453
Cleft palate
Cleft roof of mouth
0000175
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia 0000776
Downslanted palpebral fissures
Downward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000494
Microphthalmia
Abnormally small eyeball
0000568
Postaxial hand polydactyly
Extra little finger
Extra pinkie finger
Extra pinky finger
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0001162
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction 0000074
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

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These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Chromosome 9p deletion. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
  • Unique is a source of information and support to families and individuals affected by rare chromosome disorders. Click on the link to view information about 9p deletions.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Chromosome 9p deletion. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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