Trisomy 18p
Synonyms: Duplication 18p | Duplication of the short arm of chromosome 18 | Trisomy of the short arm of chromosome 18
A rare partial trisomy of the short arm of chromosome 18 manifesting with a highly variable clinical phenotype which may include variable developmental delay and intellectual disability epilepsy and non-specific dysmorphic features among others.
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Trisomy 18p?
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Advocacy Organizations
Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group – Unique
Providing support and information to anyone affected by a rare chromosome or gene disorder, their families and the professionals caring for them.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
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