Patient's question:
The baby has been drooling since birth, and their face appears somewhat deformed. After the doctor's examination, they suspect it might be Down syndrome. What are the symptoms of Down syndrome in children?Doctor's answer:
Children have wide eyelids, low nasal bridge, small palpebral fissures, lateral slant, telecanthus, small ears, fat tongue, often protruding from the mouth, and excessive drooling. They are short in stature, have a smaller head circumference than normal, short head and tail diameters, and a flattened occiput. The neck is short, and the skin is loose. Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 syndrome or congenital mental retardation syndrome, is caused by an abnormality in chromosome 21. 60% of children are miscarried during premature birth. Survivors have significant intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, growth and development disorders, and multiple congenital anomalies.