| a. |
is
an autosomal recessive condition |
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| b. |
is
beloved of examiners |
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| c. |
is
due to a single gene defect on chromosome 19q |
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| d. |
is
associated with severe mental retardation |
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| e. |
may
cause reduced fetal movements |
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| f. |
may
be associated with hydramnios |
|
| g. |
the
affected neonate may have breathing and feeding difficulties |
|
| h. |
is
associated with sub-fertility |
|
| i. |
patients
with the condition should be made known to the anaesthetist prior to
having general anaesthesia |
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| j. |
the
incidence is 1:5,000 |
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| k. |
can
be detected on chorionic villus biopsy or amniocentesis |
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