by Amy Collier | Jan 21, 2013 | Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum, Diagnosis Information
Agenesis of the corpus callosum is the failure of the mid-line portion of the brain to develop. This mid-line allows for the left and right hemispheres to communicate with one another. Agenesis can either be partial or full. The prognosis will depend on the severity...
by Amy Collier | Jan 21, 2013 | Diagnosis Information, Triploidy
Triploidy (or Triploid Syndrome) is lethal and extremely rare. It occurs when there is a complete extra set of chromosomes. Instead of the normal 46 chromosomes (23 from each parent), there are 69 total. Two out of three triploidy-affected pregnancies miscarry in the...
by Amy Collier | Jan 20, 2013 | Diagnosis Information
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems. Approximately 1 in every 2000-3000 babies is born with Cystic Fibrosis each year. A defective gene found on the 7th chromosome changes a protein that regulates the movement...
by JD | Jan 6, 2013 | Diagnosis Information, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) means left-side ventricle and ascending aorta of the heart are underdeveloped. This severe congenital heart defect prevents the heart from pumping a sufficient amount of oxygenated blood to the body, and is fatal without heart...
by Amy Collier | Jan 6, 2013 | Diagnosis Information, Ventriculomegaly
Ventriculomegaly is a condition in which the lateral ventricles of the brain (the fluid-filled spaces) appear larger than normal. It can be detected at the second-trimester ultrasound, and occurs in about one in 1,000 births. There is not a singular cause of...
by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Diagnosis Information, Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting development in girls. It is caused by a missing or incomplete X chromosome. Fetuses with Turner syndrome may exhibit marked growth delays, renal agenesis and olygohydraminos. Turner patients who survive to birth may...
