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Dandy-Walker Syndrome
by Short Stuff, Nov 28, 2003 12:00AM
Is Dandy-Walker Syndrome a genetically spread disease?
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Here is what info I was able to find on this syndrome.
A family history of autosomal recessive disorder is indeed a risk factor. Autosomal disorder is defined as a genetic condition caused by a defective gene carried on a non-sex chromosome (a chromosome not used to determine sex). Also discovered that use of a drug called Isotretinoin, trade name Accutane which is a med. used to treat acne, during the first trimester is also a risk factor.
I got this info by searching a number of different Dandy Walker Syndrome web sites, until I tried searching for Dandy Walker Syndrome Genetics. In that search, a pediatric database was listed, and that is where I got this info.
Hope this helps,
Shelly