Mosaic trisomy 9
Alternate names[edit | edit source]
Mosaic trisomy chromosome 9; Trisomy 9 mosaicism
Definition[edit | edit source]
Mosaic trisomy 9 is a chromosomal abnormality that can affect may parts of the body. In people affected by this condition, some of the body's cells have three copies of chromosome 9 (trisomy), while other cells have the usual two copies of this chromosome.
Cause[edit | edit source]
- Most cases of mosaic trisomy 9 occur due to a random event during the formation of the reproductive cells (egg and sperm) or after fertilization has taken place.
- An error in cell division (called nondisjunction) may cause some eggs or sperm to have an abnormal number of chromosomes.
- If an egg or sperm with an extra chromosome 9 contributes to the genetic makeup of an embryo, the embryo will have an extra copy of chromosome 9 in each cell.
- As the embryo grows and divides, an attempt may be made to correct the mistake by eliminating one extra chromosome 9.
- In people with mosaic trisomy 9, this attempt may be partly successful, leaving some cells with an extra chromosome 9 and some cells with the extra chromosome deleted (the usual chromosome number).
- This correction process is called trisomy rescue.
- In other cases, the egg and sperm may have a normal number of chromosomes, but an error of cell division (nondisjunction) occurs when the fertilized egg is growing and dividing.
- If an error occurs during one of the divisions, it can cause some cells to have an abnormal number of chromosomes.
- In people affected by mosaic trisomy 9, some of the body's cells have the usual two copies of chromosome 9, and other cells have three copies of this chromosome (trisomy).
- The percentage of cells with trisomy 9 and which parts of the body are affected vary from person to person.
- This leads to variability in the range and severity of symptoms.
- In rare cases, mosaic trisomy 9 is inherited from a parent with a chromosomal rearrangement called a "pericentric inversion."
- This occurs when a segment of chromosome 9 has broken off in two places, swiveled round 180 degrees and reinserted itself into the chromosome.
- If this rearrangement is considered "balanced," meaning the piece of chromosome is in a different order but no genetic material is gained or lost, it usually does not cause any symptoms or health problems.
- However, it can be associated with an increased risk of having children with an abnormal number or chromosomes.
Inheritance[edit | edit source]
- Mosaic trisomy 9 is usually not inherited.
- It often occurs sporadically as a random event during the formation of the reproductive cells (egg and sperm) or as the fertilized egg divides.
- In rare cases, mosaic trisomy 9 may be inherited from a parent with a chromosomal rearrangement called a "pericentric inversion."
- This occurs when a segment of chromosome 9 has broken off in two places, swiveled round 180 degrees and reinserted itself into the chromosome.
- In these cases, the parent has a "balanced" rearrangement, meaning the piece of chromosome is in a different order but no genetic material is gained or lost. Carriers of a balanced rearrangement typically to not have any symptoms or health problems.
- However, they may be at an increased risk of having children with an abnormal number or chromosomes.
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
The signs and symptoms of mosaic trisomy 9 vary but may include: Different degrees of developmental delay and intellectual disability
- Abnormal growth including low birth weight, failure to thrive, hypotonia (low muscle tone), and short stature
- Characteristic craniofacial features such as microcephaly (unusually small head); a sloping forehead with narrow temples; a broad nose with a bulbous tip and "slitlike" nostrils; a small jaw; abnormally wide fontanelles at birth; cleft lip and/or palate; low-set, misshapen ears; microphthalmia (unusually small eyes) and/or short, upwardly slanting eyelid folds (palpebral fissures)
- Vision problems
- Congenital heart defects
- Abnormalities of the muscles and/or bones such as congenital dislocation of the hips; abnormal position and/or limited function of the joints; underdevelopment of certain bones; and/or abnormal curvature of the spine
- Unusually formed feet, such as club foot or "rocker bottom" feet
- Abnormalities of the male reproductive system, including undescended testes, a small penis, and/or abnormal placement of the urinary opening
- Kidney problems
- Brain malformations such as hydrocephalus and/or Dandy-Walker malformation
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
- In some cases, mosaic trisomy 9 is diagnosed before birth.
- A pregnancy ultrasound may reveal signs and symptoms that are suggestive of a chromosomal or developmental disorder.
- Additional tests, such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or an amniocentesis, may be offered to further investigate these features.
- During a CVS, a tissue sample from a portion of the placenta is removed and analyzed, while amniocentesis involves the removal of a sample of fluid that surrounds the developing baby.
- In both tests, the fluid or tissue sample is used to obtain a picture of the baby's chromosomes, which is called a karyotype.
- This may reveal mosaic trisomy 9.
- In other cases, the child is not diagnosed until after birth.
- Mosaic trisomy 9 may be suspected after characteristic signs and symptoms are identified on physical exam.
- A diagnosis can be confirmed by examining the child's chromosomes from a sample of blood.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
- Because mosaic trisomy 9 affects many different systems of the body, medical management is often provided by a team of doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Treatment for this condition varies based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.
- For example, children with bone or muscle abnormalities and/or delayed motor milestones (i.e. walking) may be referred for physical or occupational therapy.
- Depending on the degree of intellectual disability, a child may require special education classes.
- Heart defects and cleft lip and/or palate may need to be surgically repaired.
- Children with hydrocephalus may be treated with certain medications and/or shunting (placement of a specialized device that drains excess fluid away from the brain).
- Other surgeries may be recommended depending on the nature and severity of the other features (i.e. craniofacial, muscular, skeletal, kidney, and/or reproductive system problems) and their associated symptoms.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
- The long-term outlook (prognosis) for people with mosaic trisomy 9 largely depends on the degree to which the condition has affected any major organs, such as the heart and/or brain.
- In people affected by mosaic trisomy 9, some of the body's cells have the usual two copies of chromosome 9, and other cells have three copies of this chromosome (trisomy).
- The percentage of cells with trisomy 9 and which parts of the body are affected vary from person to person.
- This leads to variability in the range and severity of symptoms.
NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]
Mosaic trisomy 9 is a rare disease.
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