Chromosome 9p duplication

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Alternate names[edit | edit source]

Duplication 9p; Trisomy 9p; 9p duplication; 9p trisomy; Partial trisomy 9p

Definition[edit | edit source]

Chromosome 9p duplication is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is an extra copy of genetic material on the short arm (p) of chromosome 9.

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Cause[edit | edit source]

This condition occurs when there is an extra copy of genetic material on the short arm (p) of chromosome 9.

Inheritance[edit | edit source]

  • Chromosome testing of both parents can provide more information on whether or not the duplication was inherited.
  • In most cases, parents do not have any chromosomal anomaly.
  • However, sometimes one parent is found to have a balanced translocation, where a piece of a chromosome has broken off and attached to another one with no gain or loss of genetic material.
  • The balanced translocation normally does not cause any signs or symptoms, but it increases the risk for having an affected child with a chromosomal anomaly like a duplication.

Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]

  • The severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms depend on the size and location of the duplication and which genes are involved.
  • Features that often occur in people with chromosome 9p duplication include developmental delay, intellectual disability, behavioral problems and distinctive facial features.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Chromosome disorders may be suspected in people who have developmental delays, intellectual disabilities and/or physical abnormalities.

Several types of genetic tests can identify chromosome disorders:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Chromosome 9p duplication is a rare disease.


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