Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics include a small head, flattened face, shorter neck, low-set ears, enlarged tongue and lips, and a sloping underchin.
Possible Treatment
Currently there is no treatment but scientist have discovered a gene on chromosome 21 that disrupts normal embryonic cell development in trisomy 21 and may cause the manifestation of certain symptoms. This discovery has offered a possible treatment in years to come.
Interesting Fact
Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 1,000 births.
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