Edwards Syndrome By Kenzie Mathey

Alternative Names Trisomy 18 Chromosomal Imbalance Syndrome Edwards Syndrome is also known as: Trisomy 18 Chromosomal Imbalance Syndrome

Who Is Likely to Get This Disorder? An estimation of about 1 out of ever 3,000 live births are born with Edwards Syndrome. Approximately 80% that have this disorder are women.

Symptoms Mental retardation Low set ears Rocker bottom feet Flexion deformities on the fingers Weak infants Weak crying in infants Failure to thrive Small lower jaw Recessed chin Small mouth Cleft palate Clubfoot deformity Eye malformation

Is This Disorder Deadly? About 25% of Edward's syndrome victims die before they are one month old, and only 10% live for one year.

Can You Be Tested For This Disorder? Karyotype, MRI, Ultrasound, CT, X-ray, and genetic testing can test for Trisomy 18.

Is There Treatment? There is no cure or treatment for Trisomy 18.

Are There Any Support Groups? Support groups of Trisomy 18 are for the parents and families of those who have had infants with this disorder. Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and Related Disorders (SOFT)

Interesting facts… Trisomy 18 Syndrome is considered "Not Completable With life” Edwards Syndrome is named after John H. Edwards, whom first described the syndrome around 1960. Trisomy 18 is when the 18th chromosome has three chromotids. 50% of babies who are carried to term will be stillborn, with baby boys having higher stillbirth rate than baby girls.

Websites http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/e/edwards_syndrome/intro.h tm http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/trisomy-18 http://www.trisomy.org/ http://www.angelfire.com/or3/edwardssyndrome/ http://www.buzzle.com/articles/trisomy-18-edwards- syndrome.html http://www.squidoo.com/trisomy-18