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Your 2-year-old patient shows facial features, such as epicanthal folds, up-slanted palpebral fissures, single transverse palmar crease, and a low nasal bridge. These are referred to as

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These are signs of a chromosomal abnormality. In this specific case, Down syndrome.
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A 2-year-old patient shows facial features, such as epicanthal folds, up-slanted palpebral fissures, single transverse palmar crease, and a low nasal bridge. These are referred to as typical features of diagnosis of Down syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Down syndrome is a congenital disorder occurred by the full or partial copying of the chromosome 21 in the gene, causing the phenomenon of Trisomy 21.

Down syndrome causes distinct features such as upward slanting eyes, flattened face and nose, and a skin fold arising from the upper eyelid. The child in addition to this will have developmental delay.

And, also in some cases heart and thyroid disorders. Down syndrome can be managed with early intervention with special therapist and educators.

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