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In Mosaic Down Syndrome the misdivision of chromosomes occurs after fertilization unlike in Down's Syndrome which occurs during fertilization. Because of this, people with mosaic Down syndrome have two cell lines, one with the normal number of chromosomes, and one with an extra number 21.
How do members experience mosaic Down syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mosaic Down syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for mosaic Down syndrome*
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In Mosaic Down Syndrome the misdivision of chromosomes occurs after fertilization unlike in Down's Syndrome which occurs during fertilization. Because of this, people with mosaic Down syndrome have two cell lines, one with the normal number of chromosomes, and one with an extra number 21.
Common symptoms reported by people with mosaic Down syndrome
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for mosaic Down syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with mosaic Down syndrome
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have mosaic Down syndrome through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with mosaic Down syndrome? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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