Monosomy 8q12 21
Overview
A very rare chromosomal disorder where a portion of chromosome 8q is missing. The main symptoms include eye, ear and kidney abnormalities as well as mental retardation.
Symptoms
* Mental retardation * Weak eye muscles * Hydrocephaly * Abnormal tear duct system * Impaired hearing * Skin tags in front of ears * Underdeveloped kidneys * Inner ear abnormalities * Middle ear abnormalities
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Monosomy 8q12 21. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Monosomy 8q12 21 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Monosomy 8q12 21 signs or Monosomy 8q12 21 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Monosomy 8q12 21 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Monosomy 8q12 21 symptoms.