Down Syndrome Articles A-Z
Translocation and Down Syndrome
As this eMedTV page explains, when material from one chromosome 21 is stuck onto another chromosome, translocation Down syndrome results. This is why people with translocation Down syndrome have 46 chromosomes, but still have the characteristics.
Treatment for Down syndrome can include regular checkups, medications, surgery, and counseling and support. This eMedTV page describes each treatment for Down syndrome, as well as conditions that may result from the disorder, such as cataracts.
Trisomy 21 genetics are vital to an understanding of Down syndrome. This eMedTV article explains the link between trisomy 21 genetics and Down syndrome -- namely, the condition results when three (rather than two) copies of chromosome 21 are present.