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Warkany Syndrome
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Interesting/Fun Fact
- Dr Josef Warkany discovered it in the1960's
- Full Trisomy 8 is incompatable with life.
- Mostly found in males
- Often causes miscariges
Warkany Syndrome (Trisomy 8 mosaicism)
Presentation By:
Kayla Henry
Warkany Syndrome
Trisomy #8
- an extra chromosome 8 in only some of the cells
Current research
- There is no cure
- Normal lifespan
Physiologic Problems
- Narrow Shoulders
- Long torso
- Narrow pelvis
- Joint problems and stiffness
- Spinal issues
- Kindney problems
- Heart issues
- Bone and structure abnormalities
- Underdeveloped genitals
- Prominent forehead
- Deep set eyes
- Hypertelorism with broad nasal roots
- Thick everted lips
- Prominent ears
- Camptodactyly of second through fith fingers and toes
- Deep plantar & palmar creases(Highly characteristic)
- Mental retardation is frequent but varies.
- Increased risk of Leukemia & myelodysplastic syndrome
Works Cited
- "Trisomy 8 Mosaicism." Trisomy 8 Mosaicism. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://www.rarechromo.org/information/Chromosome 8/Trisomy 8 Mosaicism FTNP.pdf>.
- "Warkany Syndrome: A Rare Case Report." Warkany Syndrome: A Rare Case Report. 16 Aug. 2011. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://www.hindawi.com/journals/cripe/2011/437101/>.
- "Trisomy 8 Mosaicism Syndrome." Healthline. Health Line Media, 2016. Web. 20 May 2016. <http://www.healthline.com/health/trisomy-8-mosaicism-syndrome#Prognosis6>.
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