Due to the wide range of<unk> s that are known, diagnosis is widely varied and dependent of the disorder. Most<unk> s are diagnosed pre-birth, at birth, or during early childhood however some, such as Huntington's disease, can escape detection until the patient is well into adulthood. The basic aspects of a<unk>  rests on the inheritance of<unk>  material. With an in depth family history, it is possible to anticipate possible disorders in children which direct medical professionals to specific tests depending on the disorder and allow parents the chance to prepare for potential lifestyle changes, anticipate the possibility of stillbirth, or contemplate termination. Prenatal diagnosis can detect the presence of characteristic abnormalities in fetal development through ultrasound, or detect the presence of characteristic substances via invasive procedures which involve inserting probes or needles into the uterus such as in amniocentesis.
Genetic disorder
Degenerative disease
Autoimmune disease
Metabolic disorder
Viral disease
Vascular anomaly
Immune disorder
Neurodegenerative disease