Partial monosomy 13q

Partial Monosomy of chromosome 13q, can be defined as the loss of or physical deletion of the long arm of chromosome 13 in human beings. This is a rare genetic disorder which can result in unusual abnormalities in which the sufferer most often dies at an improbable age. There are other symptoms, not limiting to the ones listed below. The chances of a subject being born with this disorder is very low.

P.monosomy 13q

Partial Monosomy of the Long Arm of Chromosome 13 is the "deletion" or tearing off of the end of the long arm of chromosome thirteen in humans.

Problems/Symptoms have been noted to be:
Low birth weight
Malformations of the head
Abnormal eyes
Defects of the hands and feet, polydactyly
Reproductive abnormalities (males)
and largely, psychological and motor abilities are retarded.

External reading

[http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord643.htm] NORD Database, on BcHealthGuide.org