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Edwards Syndrome- Trisomy 18. Katie Coker 6 th period. Effects.
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Edwards Syndrome- Trisomy 18 Katie Coker 6th period
Effects Edwards Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome18. Infants born with this syndrome have; growth deficiency, low birth weight, an odd shaped head, a small mouth and jaw, webbed fingers, mental retardation, organ abnormalities, and heart defects.
Symptoms • Clenched hands • Crossed legs (preferred position) • Feet with a rounded bottom (rocker-bottom feet) • Low birth weight • Low-set ears • Mental deficiency • Small head • Small jaw • Underdeveloped fingernails • Unusual shaped chest
Treatment • Depending on the individuals condition, is how the doctors proceed with treatment.
Facts • It occurs in about 1 out of every 3000 live births. • Less than 10 percent live past their first birthdays. • Mainly seen in girls.
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