Chromosome Disorders, Down Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Trisomy 18, Turner Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Numerical chromosomal disorders, Hematological profile, Down syndrome, Complete blood count, Children
Brief summary
This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the hematological profile and determine the frequency and pattern of hematological abnormalities in children with numerical chromosomal disorders attending the Pediatric Department of Assiut University Children's Hospital.
Detailed description
Numerical chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome are associated with various hematological abnormalities. These may include anemia, macrocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukocyte abnormalities, and increased risk of hematological malignancies, particularly in Down syndrome. This cross-sectional study will include children aged 28 days to 18 years with confirmed numerical chromosomal disorders. Complete blood count and peripheral blood smear examination will be performed to evaluate the hematological profile and determine the frequency and pattern of abnormalities.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* \- Age from 28 days to 18 years * Confirmed numerical chromosomal disorder (Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Edwards syndrome, or Patau syndrome) by karyotype * Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion criteria
* \- Age below 28 days * Patients receiving chemotherapy * Refusal of parents or legal guardians to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency of hematological abnormalities | Baseline | Proportion of children with numerical chromosomal disorders who have one or more hematological abnormalities (anemia, macrocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, or abnormal peripheral blood smear findings), expressed as percentage. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern of hematological abnormalities | Baseline | Distribution and pattern of specific hematological abnormalities (anemia, macrocytosis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, etc.) among the studied children. |
| Hematological profile according to syndrome type | Baseline | Comparison of hematological parameters (hemoglobin, MCV, platelet count, white blood cell count) among different numerical chromosomal disorders (Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and others). |
| Correlation of hematological abnormalities with clinical features | Baseline | Correlation coefficient between the presence of hematological abnormalities and clinical features (recurrent infections, bleeding manifestations, hepatosplenomegaly), using Spearman or Pearson correlation as appropriate. |
Contacts
Pediatrics Department, Assiut University Hospitals