Chromosome 8-derived supernumerary ring/marker

Chromosome 8-derived supernumerary ring/marker

Definition

Chromosome 8-derived supernumerary ring/marker is a rare chromosomal anomaly comprising variable parts of chromosome 8. The phenotype of mosaic or non-mosaic supernumerary r(8)/mar(8) ranges from almost normal to variable degrees of minor abnormalities, and growth and mental retardation overlapping with the well-known mosaic trisomy 8 syndrome.

Also known as r(8) syndrome, Ring 8, ring chromosome 8, rose cluster 8, supernumerary ring/marker 8 — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone marrow Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lymphoid system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0