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Mosaic trisomy 8 is a chromosomal disorder defined by the presence of three copies of chromosome 8 in some cells of the organism. It is characterized by facial dysmorphism, mild intellectual deficit and joint, urinary, cardiac and skeletal anomalies.
Features include very common findings: Moderate intellectual disability; and common findings: Vesicoureteral reflux, Hydronephrosis, Dolichocephaly, and Long face and others. 42 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Bones and joints | 4 | Limitation of joint mobility, Sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis), Narrow pelvis bone |
Phenotype severity distribution: 1 very common feature, 27 common features.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
No clinical trials have been registered for mosaic trisomy 8.
3 publications have been identified in PubMed for mosaic trisomy 8. Research spans Other (33%), Review / Meta-Analysis (33%), and Case Report / Case Series (33%).
Dyrland M (2025). [PMID: 40671334](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40671334/). *Pediatr Blood Cancer*. [Other]
Altahan FA (2025). [PMID: 41184213](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41184213/). *Ophthalmic Genet*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Gao M (2025). [PMID: 39622782](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39622782/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC
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Head and neck |
3 |
Long face, Cleft palate, High palate |
Eyes | 2 | Strabismus, Cloudy or opaque cornea (corneal opacity) |
Muscles | 2 | Limitation of joint mobility, Joint stiffness present at birth (arthrogryposis multiplex congenita) |
Arms and legs | 2 | Camptodactyly of finger, Clinodactyly of the 5th finger |
Growth and development | 2 | Tall stature, Short stature |
Skin | 2 | Hypopigmentation of the skin, Hypopigmented skin patches |
Brain and nerves | 1 | Moderate intellectual disability |
Ears | 1 | Hearing loss (hearing impairment) |