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Edwards' syndrome is associated with a broad spectrum of abnormalities which consist of greater than one-hundred and thirty discrete defects involving the brain, heart, craniofacial structures, kidneys and stomach.
Approximately five to ten-percent of children with Edward's syndrome survive beyond their first year of life, requiring treatments that are appropriate for the various and chronic effects that are associated with the syndrome.
Children with Edward's syndrome usually experience issues with feeding that are related to problems with breathing, sucking and swallowing.
Citation: Disabled World News (2010-02-14) - Edwards syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder where a portion of chromosome 18 is duplicated: See link below
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What has the author Eliezer Edwards written?
Eliezer Edwards has written: 'John Skirrow Wright, M.P' 'The Hen and Chickens Hotel, Birmingham' 'Words, facts, and phrases' -- subject- s -: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
What has the author Ifan Edwards written?
Ifan Edwards has written: 'No gold on my shovel'
Where was nicholas Edwards the author born?
Nicholas Edwards was born on January 3, 1976 in San Antonio, Texas.
What has the author Alexander Edwards written?
Alexander Edwards has written: 'Rock gardens' -- subject(s): Rock gardens
What has the author Dorothy Edwards Shuttlesworth written?
Dorothy Edwards Shuttlesworth has written: 'The real book of prehistoric life'
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
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 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.
