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Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a very severe genetic condition that affects how your child’s body develops and grows. Children diagnosed with trisomy 18 have a low birth weight, multiple birth defects and defining physical characteristics.
Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a chromosome disorder that often results in stillbirth or the early death of an infant.
Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal abnormality characterized by the presence of an extra copy of genetic material on the 18th chromosome, either in whole (trisomy 18) or in part (such as due to translocations).
Trisomy 18 is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in every 3,315 births in the United States — around 1,187 babies each year. In typical development, a baby gets 23 pairs of...
Trisomy 18 happens when there is an extra copy of chromosome 18 in either the egg or the sperm before conception. This means that the baby will have three copies of chromosome 18 instead of two. The extra chromosome can cause differences in the way a baby develops.
Edwards syndrome, also called trisomy 18 syndrome, is an autosomal chromosomal disorder due to an extra copy of chromosome 18. Edwards syndrome is one of the autosomal trisomy syndrome, second in frequency only to trisomy 21.
Edwards' syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a rare but serious condition. Edwards' syndrome affects how long a baby may survive. Sadly, most babies with Edwards' syndrome will die before or shortly after being born.