/partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 8

partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 8

Rare Disease

MONDO:0016890

Also Known As

partial deletion of chromosome 8ppartial deletion of the short arm of chromosome type 8partial monosomy of chromosome 8ppartial monosomy of the short arm of chromosome 88p deletion8p monosomychromosome 8p deletiondeletion 8pmonosomy 8ppartial monosomy 8p

Definition

Chromosome 8p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that affects many different parts of the body. People with this condition are missing genetic material located on the short arm (p) of chromosome 8 in each cell. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary based on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Most cases are not inherited, although affected people can pass the deletion on to their children. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.