Medical Update- Cryogenic Laboratories Inc (CLI) Donor 1150
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Donor 1150 has an offspring with a Pierre Robin Sequence.
What is Pierre Robin Syndrome?
Pierre Robin syndrome (or sequence) is a condition present at birth, in which the infant has a smaller-than-normal lower jaw, a tongue that falls back in the throat, and difficulty breathing.
What causes Pierre Robin Syndrome?
The exact causes of Pierre Robin syndrome are unknown. It may be part of many genetic syndromes. The lower jaw develops slowly before birth, but speeds up during the first year of life.
What are the risks for my children?
If your child has been born healthy without this condition, then your child is no longer at risk. The condition may be part of genetic syndromes but the inheritance typically involves genes inherited from both biological parents. This makes the risk to your children extremely small. Ultrasound evaluations during pregnancy can be helpful to look at the jaw development starting in the second trimester. There are no known genetic tests that would identify those individuals at higher risk for this condition in their children.
CLI has a full time certified genetic counselor, Suzanne Seitz, MS, available to answer your questions. In addition our staff is available to help process refunds, exchanges and forward donor information. Please call us at 1-800-338-8407 or email us at info@fairfaxcryobank.com.
Donor 1150 has an offspring with a Pierre Robin Sequence.
What is Pierre Robin Syndrome?
Pierre Robin syndrome (or sequence) is a condition present at birth, in which the infant has a smaller-than-normal lower jaw, a tongue that falls back in the throat, and difficulty breathing.
What causes Pierre Robin Syndrome?
The exact causes of Pierre Robin syndrome are unknown. It may be part of many genetic syndromes. The lower jaw develops slowly before birth, but speeds up during the first year of life.
What are the risks for my children?
If your child has been born healthy without this condition, then your child is no longer at risk. The condition may be part of genetic syndromes but the inheritance typically involves genes inherited from both biological parents. This makes the risk to your children extremely small. Ultrasound evaluations during pregnancy can be helpful to look at the jaw development starting in the second trimester. There are no known genetic tests that would identify those individuals at higher risk for this condition in their children.
CLI has a full time certified genetic counselor, Suzanne Seitz, MS, available to answer your questions. In addition our staff is available to help process refunds, exchanges and forward donor information. Please call us at 1-800-338-8407 or email us at info@fairfaxcryobank.com.