Chromosome Disorders
Chromosomes hold the genetic keys to all of the body's functions. There may be errors on any of the body's 23 pairs of chromosomes, such as broken or missing pieces or too many pieces or copies. Links below are grouped by chromosome number (1-22 and sex chromosomes).
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (Chromosome 4)
Article describes Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Cri-du-chat Syndrome (Chromosome 5)
Article describes cri-du-chat syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Article describes cri-du-chat syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13)
Article describes Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Angelman Syndrome (Chromosome 15)
Article describes Angelman syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Angelman syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Prader-Willi Syndrome (Chromosome 15)
Article describes Prader-Willi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Prader-Willi syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Chromosome 16 Disorders
Article describes some of the disorders of chromosome 16, such as trisomy 16, and lists their symptoms.
Article describes some of the disorders of chromosome 16, such as trisomy 16, and lists their symptoms.
Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
Article describes Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
About.com Pediatrics: Down Syndrome Facts
The About.com Guide to Pediatrics answers some of the common questions about Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
The About.com Guide to Pediatrics answers some of the common questions about Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
Fragile X Syndrome
Article describes Fragile X syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes Fragile X syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Klinefelter's Syndrome and Breast Cancer
Article examines the XXY male disorder, it symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and why these males are 20 to 50 times more likely to develop breast cancer than the average male. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Article examines the XXY male disorder, it symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and why these males are 20 to 50 times more likely to develop breast cancer than the average male. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Turner Syndrome
Article describes the disorder, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Article describes the disorder, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.