Patau Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 13, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 13 or the improper placement of chromosome 13. It results in severe physical and mental abnormalities such as heart defects, unusual facial features, small head size, missing or small eyes, extra fingers and toes, and spinal defects. Diagnosis is typically made through ultrasounds, x-rays, MRI, CT scans, or chromosome studies. Treatments focus on addressing specific physical problems, though many infants have difficulties surviving beyond the first few weeks due to neurological or heart issues.

1. Patau Syndrome By Reba Sines

3. Also by the chromosome 13 in the wrong place

4. It causes many physical and mental abnormalities such as heart defects.

5. Some abnormalities are…

7. Trisomy is the condition of having 3 identical chromosomes instead of 2.

9. MRI or CT scans can reveal cerebral hemispheres are fused.

11. Most surgical treatments focus on the certain physical problems with each child.

13. Small head size

14. Either small or no eyes

15. 60% of children have a cleft lip

16. Extra toes or fingers

19. Multiple abnormalities that lead to seizures.

21. Rainbows Down Under- Edward’s & Patau Syndrome(Trisomy 18 & 13)

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