Pediatric Genetics

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Department of Pediatric Genetics at AIMS is the first of its kind in Kerala and has completed one year. We provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children affected with various genetic disorders. We offer the basic chromosomal analysis and metabolic work ups for the delineation of genetic conundrums. Another major service, which is offered, is regarding the counseling of parents who have children with genetic problems.

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Comprehensive evaluation of children with suspected genetic disorders

Syndrome identification

London Dysmorphology Database for rare syndromic identification

London Neurogenetics Database for rare syndromic identification

Karyotyping from lymphocytes

High resolution banding

FISH (Flourescent in situ Hybridisation)

Early intervention program for Down syndrome

Genetic counseling

Prenatal diagnosis & counseling

We offer prenatal diagnosis to couples who are carriers of chromosomal anomalies, single gene disorders, enzyme deficiencies, metabolic disorders and skeletal dysplasias. We have close liaison with other departments in AIMS and with centers of excellence at UK & Glasgow for providing comprehensive care for our genetic patients.


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