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Edward's Syndrome

(also known as Trisomy 18)

By: Lily Utterback

Introduction

Introduction

What is Edward's Syndrome?

What is Edward's Syndrome?

Edward's Syndrome (also know as Trisomy 18) is a condition that causes severe developmental delays due to an extra chromosome 18. There is no treatment or cure for Edward's Syndrome.

Symptoms

  • low birth weight.
  • a small, abnormally shaped head.
  • a small jaw and mouth.
  • long fingers that overlap, with underdeveloped thumbs and clenched fists.
  • low-set ears.
  • smooth feet with rounded soles.
  • a cleft lip and palate.

Care and or Treatment

Edward's Syndrome has no cure or treatments but patients usually use Palliative care which is a type of supportive care that works to improve the quality of life for people with serious illnesses.

Care and/or Treatment

How common is Edward's Syndrome?

Edward's Syndrome is very rare, there are fewer than 20,000 US cases per year. About one pregnancy in every 400 is diagnosed with Edward's syndrome. Children with full Trisomy 18 typically do not live more than a few months. Most children with Edward's Syndrome are females, in fact about 80%.

Common or Rare?

Inheritance

Edwards syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality characterized by the presence of an extra copy of genetic material on the 18th chromosome.

Inheritance

Citations

  • https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/edwards-syndrome.php

  • https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/trisomy-18

  • https://www.trisomy18.org/what-is-trisomy-18/

  • https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-trisomy-18#1

  • https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/edwards-syndrome/

  • https://www.nursingcenter.com/cearticle?an=00129191-201410000-00003&Journal_ID=260877&Issue_ID=2580420
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