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Patau Syndrome /ˈpætaʊ/&nbsp;is also known as [[Trisomy 13|Trisomy 13]] as it is caused by an extra [[Chromosome 13|chromosome 13]]. This is similar to the more well-known [[Down's syndrome|Down's syndrome]], except that the [[Trisomy|trisomy]] occurs on [[Chromosome 21|chromosome 21.&nbsp;]][[Chromosome 21|Patau is the least common non-lethal trisomies, affecting 1 in 10,000 live-births. Out of this 80% will have a full trisomy, with the remainder having partial trisomy (due to translocation or mosaicism)]]<ref>http://www.lucinafoundation.org/birthdefects-trisomy13.html</ref><ref>http://www.trisomy.org/resources/soft-publications/trisomy-13-facts/</ref>.  
Patau Syndrome /ˈpætaʊ/ is also known as [[Trisomy 13|Trisomy 13]] as it is caused by an extra [[Chromosome 13|chromosome 13]]. This is similar to the more well-known [[Down's syndrome|Down's syndrome]], except that the [[Trisomy|trisomy]] occurs on [[chromosome 21|chromosome 21]]. Patau is the least common non-lethal trisomies, affecting 1 in 10,000 live births. Out of this 80% will have a full trisomy, with the remainder having partial trisomy (due to translocation or mosaicism)<ref>http://www.lucinafoundation.org/birthdefects-trisomy13.html</ref><ref>http://www.trisomy.org/resources/soft-publications/trisomy-13-facts/</ref>.  


=== Symptoms ===
There is no treatment for Patau's syndrome.
 
<span style="background-color: initial; font-size: 17.5296px; font-weight: bold;">Symptoms</span>


These can vary greatly, however almost all suffer from severe mental deficiency.  
These can vary greatly, however almost all suffer from severe mental deficiency.  
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*Holoprosencephaly (forebrain in the embryo does not divide into two hemispheres)  
*Holoprosencephaly (forebrain in the embryo does not divide into two hemispheres)  
*Microcephaly (small head size)  
*Microcephaly (small head size)  
*Cutis aplasia (skin missing from scalp)
*Cutis aplasia (skin missing from scalp)  
*Ear malformations (can lead to deafness)
*Ear malformations (can lead to deafness)  
*Microphthalmia (small eyes)  
*Microphthalmia (small eyes)  
*Anophthalmia (absence of one or both eyes)
*Anophthalmia (absence of one or both eyes)  
*Hypotelorism (smaller distance between eyes)
*Hypotelorism (smaller distance between eyes)  
*Capillary haemangiomas (raised, red birthmarks)
*Capillary haemangiomas (raised, red birthmarks)  
*Congenital heart defect (affects around 80%)  
*Congenital heart defect (affects around 80%)  
*Seizures
*Seizures
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=== Life expectancy ===
=== Life expectancy ===


Patau syndrome may affect the development of the baby in the womb and can result miscarriage / stillbirth<ref>https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pataus-syndrome/</ref>.
Patau syndrome may affect the development of the baby in the womb and can result in miscarriage / stillbirth<ref>https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pataus-syndrome/</ref>.  


45% of those born with Patau Syndrome die with one month and 70% within the first 6 <ref>http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/947706-overview</ref>, while 90% die within their first year.&nbsp; The median survival age for patient is about 2.5 days in the United States<ref>http://syndrome.org/patau-syndrome/</ref>.  
45% of those born with Patau Syndrome die with one month and 70% within the first 6<ref>http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/947706-overview</ref>, while 90% die within their first year. The median survival age for the patient is about 2.5 days in the United States<ref>http://syndrome.org/patau-syndrome/</ref>.  


About 5-10% of babies with partial or mosaic Patau Syndome can live for over a year.
About 5-10% of babies with partial or mosaic Patau Syndrome can live for over a year.  


=== References ===
=== References ===


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Latest revision as of 20:33, 11 December 2017

Patau Syndrome /ˈpætaʊ/ is also known as Trisomy 13 as it is caused by an extra chromosome 13. This is similar to the more well-known Down's syndrome, except that the trisomy occurs on chromosome 21. Patau is the least common non-lethal trisomies, affecting 1 in 10,000 live births. Out of this 80% will have a full trisomy, with the remainder having partial trisomy (due to translocation or mosaicism)[1][2].

There is no treatment for Patau's syndrome.

Symptoms

These can vary greatly, however almost all suffer from severe mental deficiency.

Physical:

  • Polydactyly
  • Rocker-bottom feet
  • Cleft Palate (this occurs in about 60% of those with Patau Syndrome)
  • Holoprosencephaly (forebrain in the embryo does not divide into two hemispheres)
  • Microcephaly (small head size)
  • Cutis aplasia (skin missing from scalp)
  • Ear malformations (can lead to deafness)
  • Microphthalmia (small eyes)
  • Anophthalmia (absence of one or both eyes)
  • Hypotelorism (smaller distance between eyes)
  • Capillary haemangiomas (raised, red birthmarks)
  • Congenital heart defect (affects around 80%)
  • Seizures

Life expectancy

Patau syndrome may affect the development of the baby in the womb and can result in miscarriage / stillbirth[3].

45% of those born with Patau Syndrome die with one month and 70% within the first 6[4], while 90% die within their first year. The median survival age for the patient is about 2.5 days in the United States[5].

About 5-10% of babies with partial or mosaic Patau Syndrome can live for over a year.

References