Down Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:trisomy_21
gptkbp:associatedWith increased risk of Alzheimer disease
increased risk of leukemia
vision problems
hearing loss
gptkbp:awarenessDay March 21
gptkbp:causedBy presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21
gptkbp:characteristic epicanthic folds
flat facial profile
single transverse palmar crease
upslanting palpebral fissures
gptkbp:chromosomeAffected chromosome 21
gptkbp:diagnosedBy karyotype analysis
prenatal screening
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:John_Langdon_Down
1866
gptkbp:frequency most common chromosomal abnormality in humans
gptkbp:frequencyInUS about 6,000 babies born each year
gptkbp:geneticMechanism nondisjunction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Down Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:Q90
gptkbp:inheritance usually not inherited
gptkbp:lifespan average life expectancy over 60 years
gptkbp:MeSH_ID gptkb:D004314
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Madeline_Stuart
gptkb:Pablo_Pineda
gptkbp:OMIM 190685
gptkbp:organization gptkb:Down_Syndrome_International
gptkb:National_Down_Syndrome_Society
gptkb:Global_Down_Syndrome_Foundation
gptkbp:prevalence about 1 in 700 live births
gptkbp:riskFactor advanced maternal age
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:mosaic_Down_syndrome
gptkb:standard_trisomy_21
gptkb:translocation_Down_syndrome
gptkbp:symbol blue and yellow ribbon
gptkbp:symptom congenital heart defects
distinct facial features
hypotonia
intellectual disability
short stature
gptkbp:treatment special education
supportive care
occupational therapy
physical therapy
speech therapy
early intervention programs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DS
gptkb:De_La_Soul_–_Stakes_Is_High
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6