Ring chromosome 21
Alternate names[edit | edit source]
Chromosome 21 ring; Ring 21; R21
Definition[edit | edit source]
Ring chromosome 21 is a rare chromosome abnormality in which the ends of chromosome 21 join together to form a ring shape.
Cause[edit | edit source]
This condition is due to having extra or missing genetic material on the ring chromosome, which can happen when the ring chromosome forms.
Inheritance[edit | edit source]
- Ring chromosome 21 may be inherited from a parent (typically the mother), or it may occur sporadically (by chance) during the formation of egg or sperm cells or shortly after the egg and sperm join together.
- A chromosome test of the parents can help determine whether it was inherited and whether future children have an increased chance to have a chromosome abnormality.
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Many people with ring chromosome 21 have normal development and are healthy, having been diagnosed after having chromosome testing due to infertility, multiple miscarriages, or a child with a chromosome abnormality.
- However, others with ring chromosome 21 have developmental and/or medical problems which can range from mild to severe.
- This is due to having extra or missing genetic material on the ring chromosome, which can happen when the ring chromosome forms.
- Signs and symptoms of ring chromosome 21 that may be present can include short stature, delayed puberty in males, small head size, seizures, learning disabilities, underdeveloped sex organs, susceptibility to infections, and/or a variety of birth defects.
- Some people have signs and symptoms similar to those that occur in people with Down syndrome.
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:
- Karyotyping
- Microarray (also called array CGH)
- Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for ring chromosome 21 depends on the signs and symptoms present in each person.
NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]
Ring chromosome 21 is a rare disease.
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