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can edwards syndrome be inherited?

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Edwards syndrome: Edwards syndrome is better known as trisomy 18. It is caused by imperfect division of the chromosomes with an extra chromosome ending up in the embryo. That process can happen to anyone.

Question 2

what sort of disorder is edwards syndrome?

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Fatal disorder: Edwards or trisomy 18 is a birth defect with a third copy of chromosome 18.  Most pregnancies with an extra chromosome miscarry.  Of those that are born live 50% die in two weeks only 8% live to one year.  Infants with this problem tend to have many problems including heart disease, kidney disease, rounded bottoms to their feet! webbing between toes and undescended testicles.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of edwards syndrome?

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See below:: Trisomy 18 (edwards syndrome) is associated with abnormalities in many parts of the body. Individuals often have slow growth before birth (intrauterine growth retardation) & a low birth weight. Affected individuals may have heart defects and anomalies of other organs that develop before birth. Other features include a small, abnl shaped head; a small jaw/mouth; clenched fists;overlapping fingers.

Question 4

what is edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) like?

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Extra chromosome: In trisomy 18 the patient has an extra chromosome 18.  This genetic disorder frequently causes heart and kidney defects. They may have a small head and jaw and usually have severe developmental delay. Here is a link http://www.Trisomy18.Org/site/pageserver?Pagename=whatist18_whatis.

Question 5

is there a cure for edwards syndrome trisomy?

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No: Those with a standard trisomy have the abnormality in every cell of their body. The vast majority will die within the first year from one of many major congenital abnormalities with this defect.

Question 6

how do you treat edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)?

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Keep them comfortabl: These patients are supported with  comfort measures as much as possible. Fluids, nutrition, oxygen, etc.As a universally fatal disorder, management focuses on comfort rather than things that would prolong the act of dying.

Question 7

what are current treatments for edwards syndrome?

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Much patience: Treatment for a child with edwards syndrome is very difficult. It calls for a lot of patience as these babies are severely debilitated.

Question 8

what is edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)? what causes it?

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Extra chromosome: In trisomy 18 the patient has an extra chromosome 18.  This genetic disorder frequently causes heart and kidney defects. They may have a small head and jaw and usually have severe developmental delay. Here is a link http://www.Trisomy18.Org/site/pageserver?Pagename=whatist18_whatis.

Question 9

where can i find more information on trisomy 18 or edwards syndrome?

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Trisomy18.org: There is a foundation set up for this syndrome - go to http://www.Trisomy18.Org.

Question 10

is it possible for someone with edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) have children in the future if they live long enough?

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Maybe: This is complicated. First, in most cases, there is an extra chromosome in all cells so the sperm and eggs will be genetically defective anyways & so can't create an embryo. Rarely, one can have mosaicism in which some cells have trisomy 18 - theoretically, the sex cells could have the normal 23 pairs. However, there's also anatomic problems like undescended testes in males. So the odds are low.

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