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Pallister Killian Mosaic Syndrome



Pallister Killian Mosaic Syndrome Causes


The cause of the disease is not yet known, but there are studies that indicated that it may have developed from premetiotic mitotic errors.


Pallister Killian Mosaic Syndrome Definition


Pallister Killian mosaic syndrome is a very rare disease that affects humans. It consists of the development of the isochromosome 12p, which has two abnormally small legs.


Pallister Killian Mosaic Syndrome Diagnosis


The presence of the isochromosome can be detected in skin fibrolast samples an amniotic fluid samples. The symptoms can also indicate the presence of the disease.


Pallister Killian Mosaic Syndrome Symptoms and Signs


The symptoms of the illness include mental retardation, hypotonia, epilepsy, hyperpigmentation as well as hypopigmentation. Patients also show unusual facial features and deafness. Some patients meanwhile have system problems linked with the disease, such as congenital heart defects.


Pallister Killian Mosaic Syndrome Treatment


There is not treatment yet available for the disease.


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