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Chromosome 1q duplication

46,XY,dup(1)(q22q25)

Also known as: partial trisomy 1q, dup(1q)

46,XY,dup(1)(q22q25) shows a duplication on the long arm of chromosome 1, so that segment is present in three copies (a partial trisomy). Duplications add genetic material without losing any.

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Karyotype of Chromosome 1q duplication (46,XY,dup(1)(q22q25))
Chromosome 1q duplication (46,XY,dup(1)(q22q25)) drawn by KaryoDraw, showing the involved chromosomes with their normal homolog.

What the notation means

46count,XYsex chromosomes,dup(1)(q22q25)abnormality

The shape of this abnormality

dupsymbol(1)chromosomes(q22q25)breakpoints
(1)
one chromosome, so one group of breakpoints follows.
(q22q25)
the two bands that bound the segment, written pter to qter; the reverse order means the extra copy is inverted.
count ยท sex chromosomes
a normal count and the usual male sex chromosomes
abnormality
a DUPLICATION in chromosome 1: the segment between 1q22 and 1q25 is present twice

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