Down Syndrome — RACP Paediatrics MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Trisomy 21: single palmar crease, sandal gap, hypotonia, characteristic facies, and AVSD (the most common CHD in Down syndrome). Karyotype or microarray confirms.
Reference: RACP – 2024 – Paediatric Curriculum: Clinical Genetics