People with this genetic disorder have 47 chromosomes instead of the 46 that would be the usual. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by the additional presence of chromosome 21, which causes problems in the development of body and brain. People with Down syndrome have a common appearance characterized by a smaller-than-normal head, mouth and small ears, short and broad hands with short fingers, etc. Also, patients with the disorder suffers from social and mental retardation lower, for example, a slow learning process, impulsive and childlike behavior, and attention span and slow concentration.
Down's Syndrome
People with this genetic disorder have 47 chromosomes instead of the 46 that would be the usual. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by the additional presence of chromosome 21, which causes problems in the development of body and brain. People with Down syndrome have a common appearance characterized by a smaller-than-normal head, mouth and small ears, short and broad hands with short fingers, etc. Also, patients with the disorder suffers from social and mental retardation lower, for example, a slow learning process, impulsive and childlike behavior, and attention span and slow concentration.
Lo que debes saber del Síndrome de Down
By Dra. María José De Ibarrondo y Guerricaechevarría
2024-04-26
El Síndrome de Down es una alteración congénita debida a la TRISOMINA 21, por la que en lugar de haber solo una pareja de cromosomas en el par 21 hay tres pares de cromosomas. Esta alteración del mensaje genético produce su clínica. See more
Diagnóstico prenatal del Síndrome de Down
By Dr. Juan Eloy Asenjo de la Fuente
2024-04-26
El seguimiento de la gestación permite una detección temprana de la que es la primera causa de retraso mental y la cromosomopatía numérica más frecuente, el síndrome de Down. See more
Síndrome de Down, una nueva realidad para algunos padres
By Dr. Rafael Montero Reguera
2024-04-25
La llegada de un niño con Síndrome de Down supone un cambio radical y una nueva realidad para algunas familias. El Dr. Montero, pediatra, explica las características más destacables de estos niños y cómo ayudar a los padres. See more
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Dra. María José De Ibarrondo y Guerricaechevarría
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Dra. Mónica Rodríguez Fernández
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Dra. Sandra Villagrá Albert
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Dr. César Abelleira Pardeiro
Pediatric CardiologyExpert in:
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Dra. Viviana Arreo Del Val
Pediatric CardiologyExpert in:
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