Patient's question:
Sleepy, sticking out the tongue. The doctor suspects Down syndrome.Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 syndrome or congenital idiocy, primarily manifests as wide-set eyes, slanted eyes outward, a flat nose bridge, small and round earlobes, a narrow hard palate, a half-open mouth, a tongue that protrudes outside the mouth, low muscle tone in the limbs, transverse palmar creases, and short, thick fingers, among other clinical manifestations.Children with this condition also exhibit brain development abnormalities, including asymmetry in brain development, and their skin may appear marbled, particularly when crying. Generally, heart defects are often associated with this condition.