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Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18
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Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
Who discovered Edwards' Syndrome?
John Edwards
How many people worldwide have Edwards' syndrome?
About 1 in 5,000 people eace year are diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome.
What is Trisomy 18 syndrome also called?
Edwards' syndrome
What is Edwards' syndrome also called?
Trisomy 18 syndrome
What causes Edwards syndrome?
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.
Is Edwards syndrome more common in certain populations?
The chance of having a baby with Edwards' syndrome increases with the mother's age.
What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
What is syndactyly a symptom of?
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome
What race does Edwards syndrome affect the most?
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What other conditions could an infant with syndactyly have?
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome.
Is Edwards syndrome autosomal or sex linked?
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