cytogenetic diseases at term. IUGR and polyhydramnios are common. T21
incidence increases with advancing maternal age. The syndrome is
characterized by intellectual disability, short stature, muscular hypotonia,
brachycephaly, and short neck. Typical facial appearance is oblique orbital
fissures, flat nasal bridge, small ears, nystagmus, and protruding tongue.
Congenital heart disease (endocardial cushion defects) is more common
along with duodenal atresia.
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