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-'''Trisomy 21''', also known as '''Down syndrome''', is a common genetic abnormality.
+#redirect [[Down syndrome]]
-==Characteristics==
-Mnemonic ''CHILD HAS PROBLEM'':<ref>URL: [http://www.valuemd.com/genetics.php http://www.valuemd.com/genetics.php]. Accessed on: 29 May 2011.</ref>
-*[[congenital heart disease|'''C'''ongenital heart disease]] / Cataracts.
-*Hypotonia / Hypothyroidism.
-*Incurved 5th digit (clinodactyly)<ref>URL: [http://www.handresearch.com/diagnostics/simian-line-down-syndrome.htm http://www.handresearch.com/diagnostics/simian-line-down-syndrome.htm]. Accessed on: 29 May 2011.</ref> / Increased gap between 1st and 2nd toe.
-*[[Leukemia]] risk x2 / Lung problem.
-*Duodenal atresia / Delayed development.
-*[[Hirschsprung disease]] / Hearing loss.
-*[[Alzheimer disease]] / Alantoaxial instability.
-*Squint / Short neck.
-*Protruding tongue/ Palmar crease.
-*Round face / Rolling eye (nystagmus).
-*Occiput flat / Oblique eye fissure.
-*Brushfield spot / Brachycephaly.
-*Low nasal bridge / Language problems.
-*Epicanthic fold / Ears folded.
-*Mental retardation / Myoclonus.
-==See also==
-*[[Trisomy 13]] (Patau syndrome).
-*[[Trisomy 18]] (Edwards syndrome).
-*[[Chromosomal anomalies]].
-*[[Stillbirth]].
-==References==
-{{Reflist|1}}
-==External links==
-*[http://www.ttuhsc.edu/fostersom/pediatrics/neonatology/documents/presentations/trisomy21.ppt Down syndrome (ttuhsc.edu)].
-[[Category:Syndromes]]