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what is edwards syndrome?

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Early Chromosome DX: Dr edwards reported of the features of trisomy 18 in 1960 in the british journal the lancet. Drs patau & smith reported it in the same journal edition but the name edward syndrome has stuck. This was soon after the methods for preparing & counting chromosomes was available in research labs starting in the late 1950's.

Question 2

how common is edwards syndrome?

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Edwards Syndrome: Trisomy 18 occurs in about 1/ 5,000 live births. It is a chromosomal condition that usually is due to random events that occur while the eggs or sperm are forming &amp; isn't usually inherited. 5 to 10% live beyond 12 months. Jaw, mouth &amp; head are small, ears are low-set, sternum is short. May have heart defects, low birth weight, seizures, scoliosis,  spina bifida, high BP, cleft palate &amp; lip, hea

Question 3

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 4

how does edwards syndrome affect a baby?

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TRISOMY 18: Edwards syndrome or trisomy e is caused by extra chromosome 18  consisting of mental retardation, severe microcephaly and many developmental anomalies.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what is the history behind edwards syndrome?

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Early Chromosome DX: Dr edwards reported of the features of trisomy 18 in 1960 in the british journal the lancet. Drs patau & smith reported it in the same journal edition but the name edward syndrome has stuck. This was soon after the methods for preparing & counting chromosomes was available in research labs starting in the late 1950's.

Question 8

could you tell me more about edwards' syndrome?

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EDWARDS SYNDROME:: A chromosomal disorder: trisomy 18. 1/ 6000 births. Low birth wt, closed fists w/index finger overlaping 3rd and 5th overlaping the 4th; small head with prominent occiput; small mandible; short sternum; rocker bottom feet; narrow hips with limited abduction; heart and kidney malformations; mental retardation........ 95% lethal in the 1st. Year.

Question 9

what is the edwards syndrome mode of inheritance?

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Sporadic event: The preparation of an egg for fertilization includes reducing all the chromosomes (22  regular pairs + a sex chm pair) from pairs to singles. The sperm then brings a  single 1-22 regular +a  sex chromosome. If the egg has a pair of 18 chms, then when the sperm adds the single 18 there is 3,  this creates the chms imbalance in every skin cell of the fetus & results in the defects of edward syndrome.

Question 10

what is edwards syndrome and some common symptoms?

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Extra chromosome 18: The edward syndrome applies to babies born with all or most of an extra 18 chromosome. Half die in the first week & only 5-10% make it past 1 year of age. The extra chromosomal material distorts the formation of major organ systems leading to major defects in the heart, brain, intestines and others. A feeble infant with low set ears, poor muscle mass & activity is the usual presentation.

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