Genetic Counseling — Flashcards

#1

The features of a chromosome 22q11 microdeletion may be remembered with the mnemonic "CATCH 22": C: _____A: Abnormal faciesT: Thymic aplasia C: Conotruncal abnormalities (truncus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, interrupted aortic arch) H: Hypocalcemia (lack of parathyroids)

#2

X-linked adrenal hypoplasia is due to mutation of _____ gene on Xp21

#3

The 5A's of down syndrome are:A_____Atresia (Duodenal)Atrioventricular septal defectAlzheimers (early onset)AML/ALL

#4

What is the mode of inheritence of Alagille syndrome?_____

#5

Monosomy 1p36 is associated with _____rocephaly.

#6

Pearson syndrome is a mitochondrial inheritence disorder characterised by _____ insufficiency, pancytopenia and lactic acidosis

#7

In a small fraction (normal cytogenetic studies targeted evaluation of DiGeorge locus genes, such as _____, may be indicated

#8

Maternal PKU may present with _____-cephaly, intellectual disability, growth retardation, and congenital heart defects in the infant

#9

What is the most common cause of genetic mental retardation?

#10

Characteristic clinical findings in Phenylketonuria: No answer _____

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