Question 1

is there a correlation between trisomy 18 and autism?

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Not really: Trisomy 18 is a severe syndrome that significantly affects the brain and its development .  A child with autistic like behaviors who has trisomy 18, is a trisomy-18 patient, not an autism patient.

Question 2

my doc said my baby tested positive for trisomy 18 but that its unlikely for him to have that because everything is going normaly should i b worried?

Accepted Answer

This is worrisome: If you have learned through amniocentesis or cvs that you have a baby with trisomy 18, your concerns are valid. Babies with trisomy 18 may have severe mental retardation, a shortened  lifespan, and serious birth defects. You may have options as to whether or not to carry this pregnancy. Talk to your doctor asap to find out what this means. If not satisfied, try uw OB clinic or swedish. Good luck.

Question 3

how do i know if i am a carrier of trisomy 18?

Accepted Answer

Chromosome study: Most trisomy 18's arise as a new error on meiosis during the formation of a womans egg.It is not "carried" like a sickle trait. There is a rare possibility that infants with trisomy 18 picked up the material from a parent with a balanced switch between 2 chromosomes.The babies study would show the translocation not t18, parents would need to be studied in such a case.

Question 4

tested positive for trisomy 18 and i'm really scared. is there any cure for this?

Accepted Answer

Sad news, sorry : Trisomy 18 is bad news by anyone's measure.  The extra chromosome 18 is usually in every cell of the body. This distorts the formation of organs  and body systems & provides severe limitations on function and lifespan. There is no cure. Some pregnancies end spontaneously, only 10% of newborns survive their first year. Rx is focused on maintaining comfort for their short lives.

Question 5

how are scientists looking into preventing trisomy 18 from occurring?

Accepted Answer

Research studies : Many Childrens Hospitals in the US and abroad are researching this.  We do have evidence that folate (folic acid) deficiency is involved in the development of many birth defects, including trisomy 18.  If you had a baby with trisomy 18 please seek counsel of a geneticist to discuss preventive measures and your recurrence risk.

Question 6

do i have to have an amnio if the ultrasound shows lots of findings of trisomy 18?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis vs screen: Most maternal-fetal medicine or OB doctors. Sonographers spend time looking at the heart and other structures for abnormalities that can be associated with chromosomal or other problems. Details they see change with fetal age and position. Because there might be structures they cannot see, ultrasound is considered a screening test. To diagnose trisomy requires amniotic fluid or baby blood studies.

Question 7

what is edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) like?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how do you treat edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

trismoy21  1: 1067 trisomy 18 1: 2674 trisomy 13  1: 8368  does it mean my child has down sydrome?

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Unclear: The information you list provides no specific information on which to base an answer. How was the data obtained and why? Does it relate to some specific test, a pregnancy, a genetic counseling session ? Questions should provide basic information on the problem and ask a clear question. The public site is not a chat room and none of your prior submissions are linked. Try again if you wish.

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