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[[File:Screenshot 2021-04-30 at 6.04.32 PM.png|thumb|234x234px|The Chromosome 18 Ring flag. ]]'''Chromosome 18 Ring''' is a |
[[File:Screenshot 2021-04-30 at 6.04.32 PM.png|thumb|234x234px|The Chromosome 18 Ring flag. ]]'''Chromosome 18 Ring''' is a syndrome that - in some cases - may be considered an [[intersex]] variation, although many would say it ''causes'' intersex traits rather than being one in of itself. This syndrome is seemingly rare, with no known estimates. |
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This syndrome can cause a [[Agenital|missing or undescended testicle, a micropenis]], and/or [[hypospadias]] in [[CTM]]/[[AMAB]] individuals. Amongst CTF/AFAB individuals with this syndrome tend to have labial hypoplasia (one or both labias missing.) |
This syndrome can cause a [[Agenital|missing or undescended testicle, a micropenis]], and/or [[hypospadias]] in [[CTM]]/[[AMAB]] individuals. Amongst CTF/AFAB individuals with this syndrome tend to have labial hypoplasia (one or both labias missing.) |
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This syndrome often comes with low muscle tone, strabismus, hearing loss, undersized kidneys, foot |
This syndrome often comes with low muscle tone, strabismus, hearing loss, undersized kidneys, foot abnormalities, scoliosis, rib-cage abnormalities, umbilical and inguinal hernias, and brain defects that often lead one to fall on the [[Neurodivergent|autism spectrum.]]<ref>https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/chromosome-18-ring/</ref> |
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It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed in this page are guaranteed to occur in someone with this syndrome, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the syndrome. |
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== Causes == |
== Causes == |
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== History == |
== History == |
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This syndrome was first reported in 1964. |
This syndrome was first reported in 1964.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_chromosome_18</ref> |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The flag was designed by FANDOM user Poggingcameron on April 30th of 2021. The blue signifies the missing or undescended testicle, the ring represents the chromosomes ending in a ring, and the minus signifies the lack of estimated people with the syndrome. |
The flag was designed by FANDOM user Poggingcameron on April 30th of 2021. The blue signifies the missing or undescended testicle, the ring represents the chromosomes ending in a ring, and the minus signifies the lack of estimated people with the syndrome. |
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== References == |
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* https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/chromosome-18-ring/ |
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_chromosome_18 |
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[[Category:Intersex Traits]] |
[[Category:Intersex Traits]] |
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