Patient's question:
I went for a Down syndrome screening yesterday. How can I read the test results to determine if I have Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
For newborns, children with congenital mental retardation usually have a missing palm print, which is known as Down syndrome and is one of the identifying markers. However, not all newborns with palm amputations have Down syndrome. Additionally, during your pregnancy, you should undergo relevant prenatal examinations. If there are any issues, this should be checked during pregnancy, as in such cases, the pregnant woman may choose to terminate the pregnancy. If your prenatal and postnatal examination results are normal, I believe your child is absolutely not "Down syndrome."