Patau Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Patau syndrome
A
Trisomy 13
2
Q
What can make a trisomy more likely to occur?
A
Increased maternal/paternal age
3
Q
Life expencency in Patau
A
- most babies die in pregnancy
- neonatal death
4
Q
Life expectancy with Patau syndrome
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9/10 die within first year of life
Usually die in pregnancy/neonatally
5
Q
Life expectancy with Patau syndrome
A
9/10 die within first year of life
Usually die in pregnancy/neonatally
6
Q
Symptoms of Patau
A
- intrauterine growth restriction
- brain abnormalities
- congenital heart disease
- cleft lip/palete
- extra fingers/toes
7
Q
Abdominal wall defects in Patau
A
Intestines can be completely outside of body at birth
