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Edwards Syndrome- Trisomy 18

Edwards Syndrome- Trisomy 18. Katie Coker 6 th period. Effects.

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Edwards Syndrome- Trisomy 18

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  1. Edwards Syndrome- Trisomy 18 Katie Coker 6th period

  2. 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.

  3. Pictures.

  4. The Chromosome that is effected.

  5. Pedigree

  6. 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

  7. Treatment • Depending on the individuals condition, is how the doctors proceed with treatment.

  8. 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.

  9. http://www.humangeneticsdisorders.com/welcome/edwards-syndrome-trisomy-18/http://www.humangeneticsdisorders.com/welcome/edwards-syndrome-trisomy-18/ http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1016&bih=513&q=trisomy+18&gbv=2&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=Trisom http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/trisomy-18/overview.html http://www.trisomy18.org/site/PageServer?pagename=whatisT18_whatis

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