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Clinical manifestations in trisomy 9.

T P Kannan¹, S Hemlatha, R Ankathil

¹Human Genome Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. tpkannan@kb.usm.my

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|May 29, 2009

Summary

Complete trisomy 9 is a rare lethal condition. This report details a unique case of a newborn with trisomy 9 syndrome surviving 20 days, highlighting key clinical features.

Area of Science:

Genetics
Pediatrics
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Complete trisomy 9 is a severe chromosomal abnormality.
It is typically lethal, with most cases resulting in spontaneous abortion or early postnatal death.

Observation:

A rare case of a fetus with complete trisomy 9 survived to normal delivery.
The infant survived for 20 days, allowing for detailed clinical observation.

Findings:

The infant exhibited characteristic features of trisomy 9 syndrome.
Observed manifestations included dysmorphic facial features, cardiac anomalies, and limb abnormalities.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of trisomy 9 survival.

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