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Down syndrome

2018-02-18 12:43:51
My newborn baby having extra finger simian crease in both hands My 5 months anamoly scan EIF found All these concern for down syndrome?? Paediatrician visited during my delivery to check the baby but they didn't tell anything about DS... In generally paediatricians will observe about DS when they check baby first time??? Are we need to consult which specialist Dr to confirm about DS?? Kindly suggest me... I'm really concerned about my newborn...
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Get a karyotyping down that will diagnose Secondly u must have done triple marker test during pregnancy That detects the risk for Down syndrome U will need a group of sub specialists if diagnosed

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