The cause of Edwards syndrome is and error in cell division, also known as meiotic disjunction. It can occur in 1 out of 2,500 pregnancies. Edwards syndrome goes by the term Trisomy 18 also.
Down syndrome is caused by the presence of a third chromosome 21
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18
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The exact number is not known, but Edwards' syndrome (Trisomy 18) is estimated to occur in about 1 in 5,000 live births. It is less common than Down syndrome.
Edwards' syndrome
Trisomy 18 syndrome
An extra copy of Chromosome 18
The chance of having a baby with Edwards' syndrome increases with the mother's age.
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome
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