Osmosis video - Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13)

Patau syndrome, also known as trisomy 13, is a chromosomal disorder where a person inherits three copies of chromosome 13, usually as a result of meiotic nondisjunction.

Patau syndrome is characterized by a wide range of physical and mental abnormalities. Symptoms may include craniofacial defects, heart defects, brain malformations, intellectual disability, and developmental delays. There is no cure for Patau syndrome, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and providing supportive care.