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Alex Palank & Jasmine Davidson

What is Trimsomy 18?

Trisomy 18 is also know as Edwards syndrome. It is a genetic disorder in which a person has a third copy of genetic material from chromosome 18, instead of the usual two copies. It is caused by a chromosomal effect. It occurs in about 1 out of every 3000 live births.

What chromosome is affected?
Chromosome 18 is affected.
What are the symptoms and how is the disorder diagnosed?
The symptoms are disfigured bodies. The disorder is diagnosed at birth. Baby boys will experience higher mortality rates in this neonatal period than baby girls, although those with higher birth weights do better across al categories.
What resources and support groups are available for parents and their child affected?
At birth, intensive care admissions in Neonatal units are most common for infants with Trisomy 18.
What is the prognosis (long-term outcome) for the affected child?
A small number of adults (usually girls) with Trisomy 18 have and are living into their twenties and thirties, although with developed delays that do not allow them to live independently without assisted caregiving.
Example of an infant with Trisomy 18:
http://www.lucinafoundation.org/assets/trisomy18a.jpg

Cite Our Sources:

\http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/trisomy-18/overview.html
http://www.trisomy18.org/site/PageServer?pagename=whatisT18_whatis