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Is Edwards syndrome more common in certain populations?
Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is not more common in any specific population. It occurs across all populations and ethnic groups, affecting about 1 in 5,000 live births globally. It is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 18 and is associated with severe developmental delays and multiple organ abnormalities.
What is the mode of inheritance for Edwards syndrome please help?
Edwards syndrome is typically caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 18, rather than a specific gene mutation. This condition is usually not inherited, but rather occurs sporadically during the formation of reproductive cells.
What type of disorders are karyotyping used to diagnose?
Chromosomal disorders can be observed in a human karyotype. It can show whether there are extra chromosomes, or missing chromosomes, or malformed chromosomes, or whether chromosomes have extra pieces, or missing pieces.
What is the age of the oldest person with Edwards syndrome?
Actually there is a story I read saying...21 years ago my sister was born with Edwards Syndrome or Complete Trisomy 18.The doctors told my parents that helping this baby is a lost cause and she will only live for a month. My parents refused to give up and not help her.My sister turned 21 on Sunday. She is the oldest living person with Complete Trisomy 18.A parent's love GMH.Comments on #60556 (5)May 26, 2010 12:00 AM by Cody P, Crown Point, IN - Inspiring featsShare1065
What is an example of a lethal mutation?
Albinism, where the animal (or person) has no melanin (color) in their skin or hair, so they sunburn easily and are prone to skin cancer. The irises of their eyes are pink, so their eyes are sun-sensitive. Animals with no coloring of their skin can not hide from predators, so they don't live long in the wild. I don't think albinism is technically a lethal mutation. I think an example of lethal mutation is the overo gene in horses. Two copies of it produce a foal that dies shortly after birth due to problems with its digestive system. Any mutation that causes termination of pregnancy is a lethal mutation.
Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
What is Edwards' syndrome?
Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18
Who discovered Edwards' Syndrome?
John Edwards
What is Edwards' syndrome also called?
Trisomy 18 syndrome
What is Trisomy 18 syndrome also called?
Edwards' 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.
What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
How many people worldwide have Edwards' syndrome?
About 1 in 5,000 people eace year are diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome.
What is Saturday night syndrome?
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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 is terminal syndrome?
A build-up, which is often accompanied by accelerated erosion of the downdrift beach, which receives little or no sand from longshore drift. (This is known as terminal groyne syndrome, as it occurs after the terminal groyne in a group of groynes).
