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(Q93.4) Deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
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17 019 in individuals diagnosis deletion of short arm of chromosome 5 confirmed
4 165 deaths with diagnosis deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
25% mortality rate associated with the disease deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
Diagnosis deletion of short arm of chromosome 5 is diagnosed Men are 7.64% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
1 770 (19.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
2 395 (30.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease deletion of short arm of chromosome 5 - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 25-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 30-34, 40-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 35-39
Disease Features deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
Absence or low individual and public risk
Deletion of short arm of chromosome 5 - what does this mean
Deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5 is a chromosomal abnormality that occurs when a small section of the chromosome is lost due to a mutation in the dna. this can lead to a wide range of physical and mental health issues, including developmental delays, congenital heart defects, and intellectual disability.
What happens during the disease - deletion of short arm of chromosome 5
Deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5 can lead to a range of medical issues, including developmental delays, intellectual disability, seizures, growth delays, and facial abnormalities. the exact cause of this deletion is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a genetic mutation. the mutation can be inherited from a parent or can occur spontaneously during development. this deletion affects the expression of genes located on the short arm of the chromosome, leading to the various medical issues.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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27 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Deletion of short arm of chromosome 5 - Prevention
The prevention of deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5 can be achieved through genetic counseling and pre-natal screening. this includes both carrier testing and prenatal diagnostic testing such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, which can detect the presence of the deletion before birth. additionally, avoiding environmental toxins and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of genetic abnormalities.