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Trisomy 18 occurs in approximately one in every 3,000 newborns
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Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
Who does Edwards' syndrome affect?
It affects girls more often than boys
Does Edwards' syndrome affect the feet?
The child may have clubfeet and toes may be webbed or fused
How often does Frey's syndrome occur after a parotidectomy?
Frey's syndrome may be experienced by up to 90% of patients to some extent and causes perspiration on that side of the face with eating
Who are the parents of Jonathan Edwards?
Jonathan Edwards' parents were Timothy and Esther Stoddard Edwards.
What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
Who does Edwards' syndrome affect?
It affects girls more often than boys
What is Edwards' syndrome?
Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18
Who discovered Edwards' Syndrome?
John Edwards
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.
How many people worldwide have Edwards' syndrome?
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.
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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