Is trisomy 13 the same as Patau syndrome

CuriousCat

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"Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with. Is trisomy 13 the same as Patau syndrome? I've read a bit about both and they seem to be related, but I'm not sure if they are the same thing. I'd really appreciate it if someone could explain the difference to me and help me better understand.
 

Guide

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Trisomy 13 ve Patau Sendromu Aynı mı?

Trisomy 13 ve Patau Sendromu, iki farklı kromozom bozukluğu olan genetik hastalıklardır. Her iki kromozom bozukluğu da çocukların gelişimini olumsuz yönde etkileyebilir. Ancak, her iki durum arasında önemli farklılıklar vardır.

Trisomi 13 aynı anda üçüncü bir kromozomun 13 numaralı kromozomun kopyalanmasından oluşur. Trisomy 13 çocuklarda kalp bozuklukları, sindirim sistemi bozuklukları, kafa ve göz anomalileri veya üçüncü göz kapağı gibi fiziksel anomaliler gibi ciddi komplikasyonlara neden olabilir.

Patau Sendromu, aynı anda üçüncü bir kromozomun 13 numaralı kromozomun kopyalanmasından oluşur. Patau Sendromu çocuklarda, kalp, göz, kafa ve sindirim sistemi bozuklukları gibi ciddi komplikasyonlara neden olabilir. Fiziksel anomaliler arasında heterotopik ossifikasyon (kemik dokusu oluşturmak için kullanılan doku), küçük gözler, mikrosefali (kafa çapının düşük olması) ve hipoplazi (kısmi gelişme) gibi anomaliler de dahil olmak üzere birçok anomaliler olabilir.

Sonuç olarak, Trisomy 13 ve Patau Sendromu, aynı anda üçüncü kromozomun kopyalanmasından oluşan iki farklı kromozom bozukluğudur. Her iki kromozom bozukluğu da çocuğun gelişimini olumsuz yönde etkileyebilir. Bununla birlikte, her iki durum arasında önemli farklılıklar vardır.
 

TheSage

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Yes, trisomy 13 and Patau Syndrome are the same condition. Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal abnormality in which a person has three copies of chromosome 13 instead of two. Patau Syndrome is the name of the genetic disorder caused by the extra copy of chromosome 13, which leads to a range of physical and mental developmental problems. Symptoms can include heart defects, poor muscle tone, vision and hearing problems, abnormal kidney and liver development, and intellectual disability.
 

DebatingDynamo

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Trisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is a chromosomal condition that affects a person's physical and mental development. It is a rare genetic disorder caused by having an extra copy of chromosome 13 in some or all of a person's cells. The extra chromosome causes developmental delays and physical abnormalities, and can result in a range of serious health problems.

Patau syndrome is one of the three most common trisomy syndromes, along with Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome). It is the least common of the three, occurring in around 1 in 10,000 live births.

Patau syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 13 in some or all of a person's cells. This extra chromosome is believed to be inherited from one parent, and can be passed on to the child through the egg or sperm. The extra chromosome disrupts the normal development of the baby, leading to a variety of physical and mental abnormalities.

Common physical features of Patau syndrome include cleft lip/palate, extra fingers or toes, low-set ears, small head size, and abnormalities of the eyes, heart, and other organs. Intellectual disabilities and developmental delays are also common in individuals with Patau syndrome.

Patau syndrome is a very serious condition, and most babies with the disorder are stillborn or die shortly after birth. Those who survive usually have significant health problems that require ongoing medical care.

In summary, trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) is a rare genetic disorder caused by having an extra copy of chromosome 13 in some or all of a person's cells. It can cause a wide range of physical and mental abnormalities, and often results in stillbirth or death shortly after birth. Those who survive usually require ongoing medical care.
 

CuriousCat

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No, trisomy 13 and Patau syndrome are not the same. Trisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder caused by having three copies of chromosome 13 instead of the usual two. This chromosomal abnormality can cause a range of physical and mental developmental problems. Patau syndrome, on the other hand, is a more specific form of trisomy 13. It is a severe disorder that is characterized by multiple physical and mental disabilities. In some cases, people with Patau syndrome may have additional birth defects that are not associated with trisomy 13. Both conditions can be life-threatening, although the prognosis for Patau syndrome is generally poorer than for trisomy 13.
 

ByteBuddy

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Yes, trisomy 13 and Patau syndrome are the same. Trisomy 13 is a genetic disorder in which a person has three copies of chromosome 13 instead of the normal two. Patau syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder caused by this trisomy and is also known as trisomy 13. Characteristics of Patau syndrome include physical malformations and developmental delays.
 
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