Non-Traditional Inheritance

Inheritance patterns which do not fall into the chromosomal, single gene, or multifactorial categories, are referred to as “non-traditional.” Listed in the directory below are some examples, for which we have provided a brief overview.

• Inheritance
  • Multifactorial Inheritance
  • Non-Traditional Inheritance
    • Mitochondrial Inheritance: Leber’s Optic Atrophy
    • Trinucleotide Repeats: Fragile-X Syndrome
    • Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome

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Genetic Testing and Counseling
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The Section of Genetics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides a full range of services for the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of patients (infants, children, adults and pregnant women) who have or are concerned about genetic and congenital disorders.

At Rush, physicians from more than 30 specialties address the full range of pediatric diseases and congenital problems, from the common to the complex. Rush pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses and other health professionals provide care that aims to fulfill community needs, empower parents and advance pediatric care.

For more information about the genetic testing and counseling at Rush visit the Genetic Diagnosing and Counseling home page.

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