Chromosome 1p36 microdeletion syndrome is inherited about 30% of the time. Genetic testing can be offered for family members of affected people. Testing should be offered to parents of an affected person. Sometimes, a parent has a chromosome problem that can lead to this disorder in their child. This problem is called a balanced translocation. In a balanced translocation, a person has all of their chromosomal material. However, it is in different places than it should be. The parent is not affected because all of their chromosomal material is present. When a person with a translocation has children, they have a higher chance to have a child with a missing piece of chromosome. Chromosome testing can be offered to the parents to see if they have this translocation. If one of the parents has a translocation, then their other children should be tested. Other children may also have a translocation or the missing chromosome piece. Every family is different. Meeting with a genetic counselor can be helpful. A genetic counselor can help determine who should be tested. To find a genetic counselor near you, visit the Find a Genetic Counselor tool on the National Society oGenetic counselors in the United States can be found on the National Society of Genetic Counselors website. Genetic counselors in Canada can be found at the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors website.
Other Questions About Chromosome 1p36 deletion syndrome
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