Patient's question:
Could you please explain to me if there are any visible signs in a newborn baby that can indicate Down syndrome? I had a prenatal screening for Down syndrome during my pregnancy, and the results were high-risk. However, a follow-up amniocentesis later showed normal results, which made me breathe a sigh of relief. But I still feel very anxious. Now that my child has been born for a month, I often check if their physical characteristics are normal. Please provide a detailed explanation.Doctor's answer:
Hello! It can be roughly identified. Generally, there may be features such as a flat nose bridge, wide-set eyes, upwardly slanting eyes, transverse palmar creases, and a short little finger with only two phalanges. If a child exhibits these characteristics, the likelihood of having Down syndrome is high. It is best to undergo a chromosomal test to rule it out.