Also called Trisomy 21, Down syndrome is a congenital genetic disorder marked by developmental delays, mental retardation, and other abnormalities. The severity of the condition varies from one patient to another; hence the associated disabilities also tend to vary between patients, from moderate to extreme. Risk Factors Down syndrome is caused due to presence of… Continue reading Down Syndrome
Category: Syndromes
Williams Syndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare, congenital, and complex genetic disorder marked by physical and developmental abnormalities, the most evident of which is the presence of narrowed arteries which in turn trigger the onset of cardiovascular diseases. Affected infants may also suffer from very high blood calcium levels. The outward symptoms of Williams syndrome that are… Continue reading Williams Syndrome