Body System |
Complication* |
Blood |
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) High red blood cell count in the newborn (polycythemia in the newborn) |
Brain |
Intellectual disability (mild to severe) Delayed speech and motor skills Early Alzheimer disease |
Digestive tract |
Malformed intestines |
Endocrine system |
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Eyes and ears |
Cataracts, glaucoma, crossed eyes (strabismus) |
Growth |
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Heart |
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Muscles and bones |
Unstable connections between the first 2 bones in the neck Loose joints |
* Not all complications are present in each person. |