Does Simian Crease Mean Down Syndrome?

A single palmar crease occurs in about 1 out of 30 people, but is also frequently associated with other conditions such as Down syndrome, Aarskog syndrome or fetal alcohol syndrome. ...

Is it normal to have a simian crease?

STPC occurs in about 1 out of every 30 people. In most cases, it is completely normal and is not related to a medical condition. However, it is more likely to be present in people with certain medical conditions, such as: Down syndrome.

Is having a simian crease bad?

STPC by itself doesn't cause any health problems and is common among healthy people without any disorders. If you have STPC, your healthcare provider can use it to look for other physical characteristics of various conditions.

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