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An infant with a simian crease may have other symptoms and signs that, when taken together, define a specific syndrome or condition. Diagnosis of that condition is based on a family history, medical history, and thorough physical evaluation.
Your doctor may ask questions such as:
- Is there a family history of Down syndrome or other disorder associated with a simian crease?
- Have other family members had a simian crease and no other abnormality?
- What was the pregnancy like?
- Did the mother use alcohol while pregnant?
- What other symptoms or physical abnormalities are present?
Based on the answers to these questions, the medical history, and the results of the physical exam, further testing may be necessary.
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