Tetragametic chimerism syndrome

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What is Tetragametic chimerism syndrome?

Tetragametic chimerism syndrome does not yet have FDA-approved treatments tracked on UniteRare.

Also known as:

Clinical phenotype terms— hover any for plain English:

  • Abnormal scrotum morphologyHP:0000045
  • Perineal hypospadiasHP:0000051
  • Abnormality of the ovaryHP:0000137
  • Clitoral hypertrophyHP:0008665
  • Gonadal dysgenesis with female appearance, maleHP:0008723
  • True hermaphroditismHP:0010459
  • Blood group antigen abnormalityHP:0010970
  • Abnormal cellular immune system morphologyHP:0010987
  • Abnormality of multiple cell lineages in the bone marrowHP:0012145
  • OvotestisHP:0012861
Inheritance
Sporadic
Usually appears on its own, not inherited from a parent
Age of Onset
Variable
Can begin at different ages, from infancy through adulthood
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Treatments

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No FDA-approved treatments are currently listed for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome.

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No actively recruiting trials found for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome at this time.

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No specialists are currently listed for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome.

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Treatment Centers

8 centers

Source: NORD Rare Disease Centers + NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) · centers verified active within last 12 months

🏨 Children's

Children's Hospital Colorado Rare Disease Program

Children's Hospital Colorado

📍 Aurora, CO

👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program

🔬 UDN

Harvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, MA

🏥 NORD

Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program

Boston Children's Hospital

📍 Boston, MA

👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program

🏥 NORD

UCLA Rare Disease Day Program

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

🏨 Children's

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Genetics

Lurie Children's Hospital

📍 Chicago, IL

👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program

🏥 NORD

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children's

📍 Cincinnati, OH

👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program

🏨 Children's

Nationwide Children's Hospital Rare Disease Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital

📍 Columbus, OH

👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program

🔬 UDN

NIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program

National Institutes of Health

📍 Bethesda, MD

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Common questions about Tetragametic chimerism syndrome

What is Tetragametic chimerism syndrome?

Tetragametic chimerism syndrome, also known as chimerism or tetragametic chimera, is an extremely rare genetic condition in which an individual possesses two genetically distinct cell lines originating from the fusion of two separate fertilized eggs (zygotes) during very early embryonic development. Essentially, two fraternal twin embryos merge into a single organism, resulting in one person carrying two complete sets of DNA. This condition is classified under ICD-10 code Q99.0 (Chimera 46,XX/46,XY). The condition can affect virtually any body system, as the two genetically distinct cell popul

How is Tetragametic chimerism syndrome inherited?

Tetragametic chimerism syndrome follows a sporadic inheritance pattern. Genetic counseling can help families understand recurrence risk and testing options.

Frequently asked questions about Tetragametic chimerism syndrome

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  1. What is Tetragametic chimerism syndrome?

    Tetragametic chimerism syndrome is a rare disease catalogued in international rare-disease ontologies (Orphanet ORPHA:199310). It is typically inherited as sporadic. Age of onset is generally variable. For verified primary sources, see the UniteRare Tetragametic chimerism syndrome page.

  2. How is Tetragametic chimerism syndrome inherited?

    Tetragametic chimerism syndrome follows sporadic inheritance. Genetic counseling is recommended for affected families to understand recurrence risk in offspring and the likelihood of unaffected siblings being carriers. Variants in the underlying gene(s) may be identified via clinical genetic testing.

  3. Are there FDA-approved treatments for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome?

    Approved treatments for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome are tracked from openFDA and DailyMed primary sources. Many rare diseases have no specific FDA-approved therapy; for those, supportive care and management of complications form the basis of clinical care. Orphan-drug-designation status is noted where applicable.

  4. Are there clinical trials for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome?

    Active clinical trials for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome are tracked daily from ClinicalTrials.gov. Trial availability changes frequently; check the UniteRare trial listings for the current count and recruitment status. Sponsors of rare-disease research often welcome inquiries even when a trial is not actively recruiting at a given moment.

  5. How do I find a specialist for Tetragametic chimerism syndrome?

    Verified Tetragametic chimerism syndrome specialists are identified through ClinicalTrials.gov principal-investigator records, peer-reviewed publication authorship (via PubMed), and the NPPES NPI registry. NORD-designated Centers of Excellence and NIH-affiliated rare-disease clinics are also tracked. UniteRare's specialist directory is updated continuously as new evidence becomes available.

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