Chromosome 16
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome
Treatments and Cures

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the treatment given is different because it is based on the symptoms shown
drugs and surgery can improve some symptoms
speech therapy
sign language classes
(Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome 129-130)
a specific diet
immunizations
(Stevens)
http://www.rubinstein-taybi.org/our/Andy/index.html
Inheritance
the inheritance is unknown
it varies with different cases
autosomal dominant and recessive hace been suggested
in some patients chromosome 16p13.3 is missing
(Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome 129-130)
Detection
Symptoms
small skull
narrow forhead
eye abnormalities (inability to cry)
nose is beaked
abnormal ears
broad fingertips and toes
congenial heart disease
scoliosis
respiratory problems
gagging and choking
diarrhea and constipation
mental retardation
(Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome 129-30)
disease present at birth
different appearance from other members in their family
diagnosis after 15 months
no medical tests
diagnosed through physical features
(Stevens)
http://www.rubinstein-taybi.org/
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