Chromosome 1 microduplication

[Morley19]

Has anyone any experience of this? Particularly a child of 4/5 having it but with no symptoms?

Thanks

My question would be - why have they been testing for chromosomal abnormalities in a child that appears healthy? It's not a normal childhood test.

That is a good question to ask, which I will, thanks

They knew her father had it do I guess that could explain testing??

@Morley19 You could try looking on the following website, geneticalliance.org.uk.
Hope you get some answers.

That wouldn't explain testing in an a child with no problems, that wouldn't be ethical. Did birth mum have antenatal screening? It could have been discovered then. Or, child could not be a 'healthy' as social workers say. This doesn't mean they might not be the child for you, but you need to be informed. Good luck.

I did a quick online search and I think chromosome microduplications effects can range from nothing through to autistic like behaviours, heart problems. I guess if it is something that has been passed on from the birth family then genetic testing may indicate potential health issues to be aware of in the future even if there are currently no symptoms. It is really complicated. You could do with an appointment with a Genetics doctor to discuss further.

Thanks both.

Yes that is the sort of thing I read. The father has it but shows no symptoms at 48. The child is 4 1/2 and shows no symptoms. I don't know if the mother had screening, should be able to find out tomorrow

I think you are right, I need to speak to a health professional

Thanks for your time

I know someone who has one of those. His Dc has it too and no symptoms in either of them. But that microarray test is not standard so I would like to know why the family members who were tested had those tests

Hi you've just described my daughter! Feel free to message me if you want