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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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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 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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Is Edwards syndrome lethal or terminal?

Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder that is often severe and can be life-threatening. Many babies born with Edwards syndrome have significant health problems and developmental delays, which can result in a shortened lifespan. The majority of babies with Edwards syndrome do not survive beyond the first year of life.


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.