Genetic disorders Flashcards

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chromosomal disorder

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abnormal number - aneuplodiy (trisomy, monsomy)

abnormal structure - translocation, inversion, ring chromosome, deletions

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Autosomal dominant

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one, non-sex chromosome
only one gene mutated
vertical transmission (generational)
ex: Huntington dz, neruofibromatosis

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Autosomal rescessive

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two genes of non-sex chromosome mutated
horizontal transmission (siblings)
ex: CF, sickle cell

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X-linked dominate

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gene on X chromosome
lethal in males
no father - son transmission
ex: Rett syndrome

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5
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X-linked recessive

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gene on X chromosome
males mostly, female carrier
Ex: Turner - female
Ex: Hemophila, Duchenne MD - male

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Imprinting

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regulates expression of derived genetic materal -

exclusive expression of maternal gene -> paternal gene is imprinted (silenced)

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Mitochondria

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inherited maternally via egg

organelles of energy - disorders involve multiple organ systems

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Multifactorial

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interaction btw genetic/environmental issues
Most common form of birth defects
Ex: cleft lip, asthma, congenital heart disease, DM, club foot, spina bifida

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Fragile X - Eti

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x-linked

common cognitive disabilty in males d/t repeat CGG in FMR1 gene

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Fragile X - Sx

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intellectual disabilities, oblong face, large ears, high voice, large tesicles post puberty
autistic-like behavior

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Fragile X - Comp.

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recurrent infxn, seizure, autism disorders

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Fragile X - Prog

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intellectual disability dependant - Valproic acid help with ADD

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Klinefelter - Eti

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XXY - boys with extra X

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Klinefelter- Sx

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hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, small testes, microorchidism, lack libido/potency, minimal facial hair, tall/eunuchoid build (reduced/indeterminate sexual characteristics)
varible IQ - progressive disabilites, Dx made post puberty

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Klinefelter - Comp

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intellectual disabilities, infertility

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16
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Klinefelter - Prog

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full active lives - manage w/ testosterone therapy

17
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Down Syndrome - Trisomy 21 - Eti

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3 copies of chromosome 21
@risk with increased maternal age, dx in 1st or 2nd trimester w/ nuchal thickening, underdeveloped nasal bone, screen w/ alpha-fetoprotein

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Down Syndrome - Sx

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hypotonia, poor Moro reflex, hypermobility of joints, flattend facies/occiput, excessive skin on neck, anomalous auricles, upwar-slanting palpebral fissures, pelvic dysplasia, dysplasia of middle phalanx of fifth finger, single transverse palmar crease

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Down Syndrome - Comp

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congential heart disease - atrioventrical septal defects

20
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Down Syndrome - Prog

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a-okay - live, work and play just like the rest of us with some extra health concerns

21
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Trisomy 18 - Eti

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male:femal 1:3

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Trisomy 18 - Sx

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small for gestational age, low birth weight, dysmorphic facies and extremities - overlapping finders, rocker bottom feet

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Trisomy 18 - Comp

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heart disease - VSD pr patent ductus arteriosus, congnitive disabilities

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Trisomy 18 - Prog

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death d/t heart failure or PNA early in life

25
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Turner - Eti

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female - lack chromosome 45 or XO

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Turner - Sx

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webbed neck, triangular facies, short staturs, wide-set nipples, amenorrhea, absence 2nd sex characteristics, visual/hearing/spatial impairment, coarctation of aorta

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Turner - Comp

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coarctation of aorta

learning disabilites, perceptual motor deficets

28
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Turner - Prog

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estrogen replacement, live productive lives

29
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Trisomy 13 - Eti

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more common femal

95% fetuses miscarried

30
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Trisomy 13 - Sx

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CNS malformation, eye malformation, cleft lip/palate, polydactyl, congential heart disease

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Trisomy 13 - Comp

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failure to thrive, cognitive disabilites, apneic spells, seizures, deafness

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Trisomy 13 - Prog

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Poor prognosis - early dealth w/in 2 yo d/t heart failure or infxn