Patau Syndrome
Patau syndrome is a genetic condition that originates from the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 13, which affects the development of several organs and systems.
General features: It may be associated with abnormalities of the heart, the nervous system, and other structures, identifiable in the early stages of life or even during pregnancy.
How is it identified? It is usually suspected through prenatal studies and confirmed with genetic tests that analyze the chromosomes.
Which specialists treat it? The geneticist plays a central role in the diagnosis and family guidance, while the pediatrician and the cardiologist take part in the comprehensive follow-up of the child. When this condition is suspected, evaluation with a specialized team allows for better guidance for the family.
Data on 38 doctors who treat patau syndrome
Specialties that treat patau syndrome
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Doctors specialized in patau syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is patau syndrome?
Patau syndrome is a genetic condition that originates from the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 13, which affects the development of several organs and systems.
Which doctor treats patau syndrome?
Patau Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, geneticist, pediatrician.