Chromosome 2- trisomy 2q37
Overview
Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37: A very rare chromosomal disorder where a part of the long arm of chromosome 2 is missing which results in various birth defects and abnormalities. The features of the disorder are determined by the exact size and location of the deletion.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 includes the 26 symptoms listed below: * Developmental delay * Mental retardation * Seizures * Distinctive facial features * Short fingers * Short toes * Heart abnormalities * Round face * Broad forehead * Deep set eyes * Upslanting eyes * Abnormal ear shape * Thin upper lip * Autism * Repetitive movement * Speech anomaly * Behavioral disorder * Low muscle tone * Delayed speech * Motor delay * Aggressive behavior * Self-injury behavior * Short stature * Scoliosis * Sparse hair * Eczema
Causes
* Aggressive behavior * Broad forehead * Deep set eyes * Delayed speech * Developmental delay * Eczema * Heart abnormalities * Low muscle tone * Mental retardation * Round face * Scoliosis * Seizures * Short fingers * Short stature * Short toes * Sparse hair * Thin upper lip
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 signs or Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Chromosome 2, monosomy 2q37 symptoms.