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Edwards Syndrome
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Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is a chromosomal condition associated with abnormalities in many parts of the body. Individuals with trisomy 18 often have slow growth before birth (intrauterine growth retardation) and a low birth weight. Affected individuals may have heart defects and abnormalities of other organs that develop before birth. Other features of trisomy 18 include a small, abnormally shaped head; a small jaw and mouth; and clenched fists with overlapping fingers. Due to the presence of several life-threatening medical problems, many individuals with trisomy 18 die before birth or within their first month. Five to 10 percent of children with this condition live past their first year, and these children often have severe intellectual disability.
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This video explains Edwards syndrome, also called trisomy 18, a chromosomal condition affecting many parts of the body. It describes features including slow growth before birth, low birth weight, heart defects and other organ abnormalities, and notes the condition's serious outlook in the first year of life.
Key points
- Trisomy 18 is also called Edwards syndrome
- Affected individuals often have slow growth before birth and a low birth weight
- Heart defects and abnormalities of other organs can develop before birth
- Other features include a small, abnormally shaped head, a small jaw and mouth, and clenched fists with overlapping fingers
- Many individuals die before birth or within the first month, and 5 to 10 percent live past their first year
Video Overview
This video presents “Edwards Syndrome” — Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is a chromosomal condition associated with abnormalities in many parts of the body. Individuals with trisomy 18 often have slow growth before birth (intrauterine growth retardation) and a low birth. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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