Patau syndrome, also called trisomy 13, is a genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal abnormality in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13. The extra genetic material disrupts normal development, causing multiple and complex organ defects that are often severe.
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ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: Patau syndrome
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Patau syndrome, also called trisomy 13, is a syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality, in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13.
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Like all nondisjunction conditions (such as Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome), the risk of this syndrome in the offspring increases with maternal age at pregnancy.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
Inherited/genetic diseases section
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
View the Source 4. Patau Syndrome (Wikipedia)
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Patau syndrome, also called trisomy 13, is a syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality, in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13.
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