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Tested positive for trisomy 18 and i'm really scared. is there any cure for this?
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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.
Answered 5/1/2018
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