Down Syndrome
T21
Screening
1:380 pregnancies but risk increases after 35yo
Antenatal screening: US nuchal tran
Antenatal diagnostic testing: Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis
(risk of miscarriage)
Post natal diagnosis:
Full Karyotype is diagnostic
FISH can provide early impression
Physical
Intellectual
Screening
1:380 pregnancies but risk increases after 35yo
Antenatal screening: US nuchal tran
Antenatal diagnostic testing: Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis
(risk of miscarriage)
Post natal diagnosis:
Full Karyotype is diagnostic
FISH can provide early impression
Physical
Intellectual