Patau's Syndrome

Question 1

What is another name for Patau’s syndrome?

Answer 1

Trisomy 13

Question 2

What is this a presentation of?

1. IUGR, microcephaly
2. Holprosencephaly
3. Midline facial defects
4. Rocker-bottom feet, polydactyly

Answer 2

Patau’s syndrome

Question 3

What are the effects of Patau’s syndrome?

Answer 3

1. Cardiac and renal anomalies
2. Omphalocele
3. Cutis aplasia (missing skin in areas)
4. Severe developmental and learning problems

Question 4

What is the prognosis of Patau’s syndrome?

Answer 4

90% of babies die within 1 week