Prevalência das manifestações urogenitais na síndrome de Down

Abstract

The study of the prevalence of urogenital manifestations and its risk factors associated with genetic syndromes becomes relevant as it paves the way for new fields of epidemiology, whose early interventions are decisive and contribute to the good clinical evolution, reduction of morbimortality, quality of life and longevity. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of urogenital manifestations in Down syndrome patients, as well as the association of urogenital manifestations found, along with its variables: age of parents, gender, smoking and alcohol consumed by the parents. 114 patients of a free clinic specialized in Down syndrome (DS) were assessed from October/2010 to October/2011. The instruments used were the following: semi-structured questionnaire, as well as physical and complementary exams. A descriptive statistical analysis of the variables was done, as well as Pearson's correlation and hypothesis testing. A heightened incidence of urogenital manifestations (50.9%) was observed, with a prevalence of male individuals. Of the 40 male patients, 26 (65%) showed some type of urogenital manifestation. Of the 74 female patients, 32 (43.2%) displayed some sort of manifestation. There was no association between the age of parents, nor alcohol consumption, with presence of urogenital manifestation. Parents who smoked had children with a higher incidence of urogenital manifestations. The prevalence of urogenital manifestations in Down Syndrome patients studied was intensified. There was also a strong correlation of males and urogenital manifestations, as well as parents who smoked and the occurrence of such manifestations. Age of the parents and alcohol consumption was not correlated to the presence of urogenital manifestations.