mosaic trisomy 4

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Disease Overview

Mosaic Trisomy 4 is a rare autosomal anomaly, due to the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 4 in a fraction of all cells, with a variable phenotype characterized by intrauterine growth retardation, low birth weight/length/OFC, mild intellectual deficit, congenital heart defects, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dysmorphic features (asymmetry of the face, eyebrow anomalies, low-set, posteriorally rotated, dysplastic ears, micro-/retrognathia), characteristic thumb abnormalities (aplasia, hypoplasia) and skin abnormalities (hypo/hyperpigmentation). Delayed puberty may be associated.


Synonyms

  • Mosaic trisomy chromosome 4
  • Mosaic trisomy type 4
  • trisomy 4 mosaicism

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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