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	Edwards Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Edwards syndrome causes mental retardation and numerous physical defects that often cause an early infant death.
		A syndrome characterized by the presence of an extra (third) chromosome on an otherwise diploid chromosome 18 associated with a broad spectrum of variable abnormalities consisting of more than 130 individual defects of the craniofacial structures, brain, heart, kidneys, and gut.
		Edwards Syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /e/edwards_syndrome/intro.htm (484 words)

	Older mothers: Down syndrome, trisomy 21, trisomy 18, trisomy 13, patau syndrome, edwards syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Down syndrome occurs in about 1 out of every 700-900 live births worldwide (depending on contraception and termination attitudes in different communities), to mothers of all social, economic and racial groups, and is the most common genetic cause of developmental disability.
		Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division and the most common form produces an additional third chromosome 21, or "trisomy 21" (it is also known in some countries as Trisomy 21).
		Edwards syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18, (named after Dr John Edwards), is another abnormality caused by an extra chromosome - number 18.
	www.mothers35plus.co.uk /down.htm (1076 words)

	MedFriendly.com: Trisomy
		Down's syndrome is an abnormality that is present from birth that results in mental impairments and a characteristic physical appearance (small facial features, large tongue that sticks out, flatness in the back of the head, and hands that are short and broad).
		Patau's syndrome is a disorder characterized by mental retardation, abnormally formed ears, a small jaw, heart defects, abnormal flexing of the fingers, an extra finger or an extra toe, abnormally rotated intestines, kidney defects, and other abnormalities.
		Edwards syndrome is a disorder characterized by mental retardation, abnormal skull shape, abnormally shaped ears that are positioned low on the head, heart defects, a small jaw, abnormal flexing of the fingers, and other abnormalities.
	www.medfriendly.com /trisomy.html (1076 words)

	Edwards syndrome Summary
		Babies with Edwards syndrome also have heart defects, and other organ malformations such that most systems of the body are affected.
		It is impossible to predict the exact prognosis of an Edwards Syndrome child during pregnancy or the neonatal period.
		Although women in their 20's and 30's may conceive Edwards Syndrome babies, there is an increased risk of conceiving a child with Edwards Syndrome as a woman's age increases.
	www.bookrags.com /Edwards_syndrome (1138 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Edwards syndrome
		For example, children with Edwards syndrome often have feeding and breathing difficulties, and invariably experience growth and developmental delay.
		Edwards syndrome occurs in around one in 3,000 live births and is more common in girls than boys - around 80 per cent of those affected are female.
		Many babies with Edwards syndrome have difficulties with feeding, so food may be given via a nasogastric tube or directly into the stomach through a gastrostomy.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/edwardssyndrome2.shtml (488 words)

	Edwards Syndrome - H01
		Edwards syndrome occurs when the baby has an extra copy of chromosome 18.
		Most Edwards syndrome babies do not survive birth, and of those that do, few live more than a few months, and even less live more than a year.
		The odds of a child being born with this syndrome are approximately 1 in 3,000.
	www.pregnancy-info.net /chromosomal_edwards.html (123 words)

	What are Down's syndrome and open neural tube defects?
		Down's syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome number 21 in the cells of the developing baby.
		The average life expectancy of a person with Down's syndrome is about 60 years, although most will develop pathological changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's after the age of 40.
		Edwards' syndrome is a rare and usually fatal abnormality which is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome number 18 in the cells of the developing baby.
	www.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk /epm/screening/dsntd.shtml (447 words)

	NOVA Online \| Life's Greatest Miracle \| Windows on the Womb (non-Flash)
		In this test, blood drawn from the mother is examined for AFP; the amount of AFP in her blood determines the level of risk for disorders such as Down syndrome, neural-tube defects, abdominal-wall defects, and Edwards syndrome.
		Doctors use the test primarily to detect spina bifida or Down syndrome, but also Rh disease, fetal anemia, sickle-cell anemia, and to determine the baby's sex.
		Edwards syndrome -- Also known as trisomy 18, Edwards syndrome is associated with a third chromosome 18, which causes multiple physical abnormalities and severe mental retardation.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/miracle/wind_nf.html (1364 words)

	Down Syndrome Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
		The epicanthal fold is more common in children with Down syndrome and other birth defects than normal children and so is of value in diagnosis.
		Syndrome: A set of signs and symptoms that tend to occur together and which reflect the presence of a particular disease or an increased chance of developing a particular disease.
		The most common trisomies in newborns are trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), trisomy 18 syndrome (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).
	www.medicinenet.com /down_syndrome/glossary.htm (1543 words)

	Introduction: Edwards Syndrome - CureResearch.com
		Edwards Syndrome: A rare genetic chromosomal syndrome where the child has an extra third copy of chromasome 18.
		Edwards syndrome causes mental retardation and numerous physical defects that often cause an early infant death.
		Statistics and Edwards Syndrome: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Edwards Syndrome, prevalence and incidence statistics for Edwards Syndrome, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
	www.cureresearch.com /e/edwards_syndrome/intro.htm (176 words)

	MCDB 2150 -- Lecture 17
		Down syndrome: The one exception is trisomy of chromosome 21 (one of the smallest of the human chromosomes), which is responsible for most cases of Down syndrome (a few cases are caused by partial trisomy resulting from translocation of parts of chromosome 21).
		Edwards syndrome and Patau syndrome: Live births also occur for trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) and rarely for a few others, but the severe developmental defects seen in such individuals invariably result in death in infancy or early childhood.
		The severity of the affliction varies greatly with the extent of the deletion of the short arm of chromosome The overall incidence of this syndrome is estimated to be about 1 in 50,000 live births.
	www.colorado.edu /MCDB/MCDB2150Fall/notes/L17.html (1562 words)

	Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence - E-F
		Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra (third) copy of chromosome 18.
		Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a set of physical and mental birth defects that can result from a woman drinking alcohol during her pregnancy.
		Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition involving changes in the long arm of the X chromosome, is the most common form of inherited mental retardation.
	www.healthofchildren.com /E-F (1454 words)

	eMedicine - Patau Syndrome : Article Excerpt by: Robert G Best, PhD, FACMG (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Patau syndrome is generally recognized at birth by the presence of structural birth defects and poor neurologic performance.
		Significant racial or geographic differences in frequency are not evident, although a well-known association exists between Patau syndrome and increased maternal age, an association common to all of the autosomal trisomies in fetuses that survive to term.
		Survivors with Patau syndrome exhibit severe mental retardation and developmental delays and are at increased risk for malignancy.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/byname/patau-syndrome.htm (630 words)

	Edwards' syndrome
		Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.
		In the case of Edwards' syndrome, the child inherits three, rather than two, copies of chromosome 18.
		Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/edwards_syndrome.jsp (895 words)

	A Trisomy 18 Journey - Edwards Syndrome Resources
		It is also called Edwards syndrome (or Edward's syndrome), and is the second most common trisomy, after Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).
		Unlike Down syndrome, Edwards Syndrome is usually fatal, with most of the babies dying before birth and those who do make it to birth typically living only a few days.
		There are many sites which list the symptoms of Edwards Syndrome from a medical standpoint: Medline Plus Trisomy 18 is one of them, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Medical Genetics Trisomy 18 and 13 is another, as well as eMedicine Trisomy 18.
	www.geocities.com /wilsfordmindy/trisomy18resources.html (1970 words)

	Urinary Screening for Down Syndrome and Other Aneuploidies
		Thus, some means is required to select those pregnancies that are at a significant risk of an aneuploidy, such as, Down syndrome, to justify the risks of such invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures, as amniocentesis, CVS and fetal blood sampling.
		Prior to 1983, the principal method for selecting pregnancies that had an increased risk for genetic defects was based on maternal age, that is, the older the age of the mother, the higher the risk that the pregnancy would be affected by aneuploidy.
		Although pregnant women who are 35 years or older are the standard high risk group for fetal Down syndrome affected pregnancies, screening also needs to be applied to young women because although they are at lower risk, most affected pregnancies are in young women.
	www.altonweb.com /cs/downsyndrome/6025149.html (2936 words)

	Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome, Results from Genetic Disorder Tests, Amniocentesis, CVS, Triple Test, Multiple Marker ...
		Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) is a genetic disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the chromosome is present in the 18th chromosomal pairing.
		Edwards Syndrome is normally characterised by low set ears, deformed fingers, narrow nose and a receding jaw as well as congenital heart disease.
		All information provided on this web site is for the purpose of education, information and discussion only and is not a replacement or substitute for consultations with your medical practitioner.
	www.paternityangel.com /Preg_info_zone/Disorders/Trisomy18.htm (217 words)

	GMTV - Edwards' Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although very rare, Edwards' Syndrome and its close relative Patau's Syndrome, are as common as cystic fibrosis and more frequent than muscular dystrophy or neurofibromatosis, but compared to these famous genetic disorders, few people have heard of them.
		On average one baby a day in the UK is born with Edwards' Syndrome or Patau's Syndrome.
		Babies with Edwards' or Patau's Syndrome may not survive pregnancy, or may have short lives and require specialised nursing, but some infants can be cared for at home, and may live longer than first predicted.
	www.gm.tv /index.cfm?articleid=11923 (310 words)

	Edwards syndrome is a chromosome abnormality also known as Trisomy 18
		Edwards syndrome is a chromosome abnormality also known as Trisomy 18.
		A spokeswoman for Alder Hey said they were seeking further specialist opinion and a decision on whether to make an application to the High Court would be made in the next 48 hours.
		She added: "Luke is a patient currently receiving treatment at the Royal Liverpool Children's Trust for a very rare and complex illness - Edwards syndrome.
	www.chninternational.com /edwards_syndrome_is_a_chromosome.htm (606 words)

	EDWARDS SYNDROME : Contact a Family - for families with disabled children: information on rare syndromes and disorders
		Edwards syndrome is a severe chromosome abnormality where the child has an extra chromosome 18 in every cell.
		Surviving children with Edwards' syndrome have marked developmental and motor delays.
		Their verbal communication is severely impaired, and is limited to a few single words at best; but they are mostly aware of their environment and are able to communicate some of their needs non-verbally.
	www.cafamily.org.uk /Direct/e18.html (844 words)

	Trisomy 18 & 13 - Children's Hospital Boston
		The term "trisomy" is used to describe the presence of three chromosomes, rather than the usual pair of chromosomes.
		There are a few reports of babies with trisomy 18 or 13 surviving to their teens, however, this is unusual.
		Trisomy 18 is also called "Edwards syndrome," named after the physician who first described the disorder.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site1789/printerfriendlypageS1789P0.html (1680 words)

	NLH - Clinical Genetics - Edwards Syndrome
		Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) is the 2nd most common autosomal trisomy after Down syndrome (trisomy 21).
		A normal result using rapid FISH is not definitive and you explain to Mrs Johnson and her partner that the results from the full culture should be waited, as FISH is only really useful if an abnormal result is found.
		She tells you that her brother had a child with Edwards syndrome who died after one week.
	www.library.nhs.uk /genepool/ViewResource.aspx?resID=93906&tabID=290&catID=8930 (1816 words)

	Edwards syndrome (John Hilton Edwards) (www.whonamedit.com)
		A severe and complex syndrome with very poor prospects of survival and development, associated with more than 130 abnormalities.
		Main features include low birth weight, mental retardation, abnormal skull shape, lowset and malformed ears, small mandible, triangular mouth, cardiac defects, shield-like chest, 11 pairs of ribs, diaphragmatic or inguinal hernia, Meckel's diverticulum, dorsiflexion of the big toes (rocker-bottom feet), webbed fingers with abnormal flexion, enlarged external genitalia, webbing of the neck, and dermatoglyphic anomalies.
		The condition is caused by autosomal trisomy of chromosome 18.
	www.whonamedit.com /synd.cfm/3438.html (174 words)

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	Trisomy 18 Support - Glossary
		Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) describes the disorder where there is a third copy of the 18th chromosome.
		Trisomy 18 : Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) is a chromosomal abnormality where there is an extra chromosome present in every cell of the body.
		Just like with Down's Syndrome (Trisomy 21), there is a wide range of how this condition will play out (what the doctor's will refer to as your child's phenotype).
	www.trisomy18support.org /modules/glossaire/glossaire-aff.php?lettre=T (498 words)

	Trisomy 18 Edwards Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), there is an extra chromosome with the 18th pair.
		Like Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 affects all systems of the body and causes distinct facial features.
		It is estimated to occur in 1 in 6,000-8,000 live births.
	members.aol.com /trigatupp/trisomy.html (305 words)

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