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Treatments for Chromosomal Abnormalities

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Chromosomal Abnormalities

There is no cure for these abnormalities. The goal will be to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. How this is done will depend on the abnormality and the problems a person has. For example, structural problems like heart defects may be repaired with surgery.

Young children may benefit from early intervention services. Older children may need special education services. Some adults go on to lead active lives. Some may live with family while others may live on their own.

References

  • About Turner syndrome. National Genome Research Institute website. Available at: https://www.genome.gov/Genetic-Disorders/Turner-Syndrome. Accessed May 11, 2022.
  • Chromosome abnormalities fact sheet. National Human Genome Research Institute website. Available at: https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Chromosome-Abnormalities-Fact-Sheet. Accessed May 11, 2022.
  • Down syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/down-syndrome. Accessed May 11, 2022.

Contributors

  • Kari Kassir, MD
Last Updated:
2021-11-01

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