Author: Lee Scott

Words of Wisdom
This Genetic Disorder isn’t your fault. It is very rare you should know that there is nothing you could have done to prevent it.
This is only a temporary setback you are not alone there are many more people that are still struggling from this disorder, if you feel as if you need to speak to someone about the situation we have support groups listed on the inside cover of the brochure.

Encouragement

Symptoms
Multiple congenital anomalies
Mental delay
Tooth anomaly
Ovarian failure
Webbed Finger
Underdevelopment of one side of the body
Streaked Pigmentation
Elbows Deviated Outwards
Numerous Moles
Numerous Birthmarks
Head Malformation
Facial Malformation
Small Head
Abnormal Ears
Short Legs/Arms
Long Finger

Trisomy 22

More Information

In Trisomy 22 Chromosome 22 has one extra chromosome. When this happens effects like miscarriage, mental retardation, and not growing can occur. The disorder is diagnosed by genetic testing after any miscarriage or a still birth. Genetic Testing such as CVS and Amniocentesis. Are very good at detecting early pregnancy diagnosis. Although this disorder is very rare there a still a great number of people suffering from this tragic disease there are many organizations that can help you get thru this rough time in your life. All the cells in the body are affected from this

Support Groups
Trisomy Voices
SOFT
C22.org
Trisomy Online.Org
Pmsf.org
Chop.edu

Sources
http://miscarriage.about.com/od/congenitaldisorders/p/trisomy22.htm
http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/trisomy_22.htm
http://www.c22c.org/fullt22.htm

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