Patient's question:
Who knows which hospital is the best for treating Down syndrome? Recently, I'm planning to have a child, and I heard that there's a need to check for Down syndrome. It's a terrifying disease, but I don't know what Down syndrome is, or how to check for it. Which hospitals are there for treating Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome is caused by a congenital chromosomal abnormality. In most patients, there is an error in the 21st chromosome during genetic division, leading to the presence of an extra chromosome in the nucleus. A small portion is caused by translocation. It is recommended that you go to a regular large professional hospital for related examinations and treatment. The diagnosis of Down syndrome requires karyotyping, but karyotype testing cannot confirm the diagnosis.