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Trisomy 3 mosaicism

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 100071

Definition
Mosaic trisomy 3 is a rare chromosomal anomaly syndrome with high phenotypic variability ranging from a mild phenotype presenting joint pain and laxity, mild facial dysmorphism (e.g. long facies, prominent eyes, dysplastic ears, downturned corners of the mouth, micrognathia) and no developmental delays to more severe phenotypes including short stature, intellectual disability, severe developmental delays, additional craniofacial dysmorphic features (e.g. brachycephaly, high forehead, flat midface, short neck) and hearing impairment, as well as skeletal (e.g. pectus excavatum, scoliosis), ocular (e.g. coloboma) and cardiac abnormalities.

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Last updated: 12/1/2017

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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.

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