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[Chromosome 8 : complete trisomy and segmental trisomies]
Annales De Genetique
|March 1, 1977
Summary
Trisomy 8, a chromosome 8 duplication, can manifest in three distinct syndromes affecting development. Common signs include vertebral anomalies, mesosternum depression, and forehead bulging, indicating genes for bone growth on chromosome 8.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Human Genetics
- Clinical Genetics
Background:
- Trisomy of chromosome 8 segments leads to various phenotypic effects.
- Previous studies have documented cases of trisomy 8, but a clear delineation of syndromes based on affected chromosomal regions was lacking.