All of the following are associated with Down syndrome except: March 2010
Ans. A: Sensory Hearing Loss Around 40 percent of children are born with a congenital hea abnormality, most commonly a atrio or ventricular septal defect. Underactive thyroid problems, diabetes and problems with the intestinal and digestive tract are also seen in people with Down's syndrome, especially duodenal atresia. Patient may have conductive hearing loss. Most children with Down's syndrome experience respiratory tract problems, due to the small nasal bridge and the shoer lung capacity. There is some evidence to suggest that people with Down's syndrome have an increased probability of developing Alzheimer's disease. People with Down's syndrome have a characteristic facial appearance. For example, Their eyes appear to slant upwards and outwards. The head is usually flatter at the back and people with Down's syndrome often have a low hairline. The face often appears flatter with a flat nasal bridge and the tongue is often larger than usual. Iv.The ears often appear small and low set and there is often a distinctive fold of loose skin on the back of the neck. This increased thickness on the back of the neck may be detected in pregnancy (nuchal translucency) and can contribute to a diagnosis of Down's syndrome. People with Down's syndrome often have broad hands with sho fingers. Other common features associated with Down's syndrome include floppiness or poor muscle tone (hypotonia), and loose or bendy joints. For this reason, children are often slower to achieve their physical milestones such as sitting up and walking. They may also have difficulty feeding.
Sensory hearing loss
VSD
Hypothyroidism
Duodenal atresia