Trisomy 18
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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"INCOMPATIBLE WITH LIFE"
Edwards Syndrom
(TRISOMY 18)
TRISOMY 18 IS NOT BIASED!
ISABELLA STANTORUM
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WHAT CAUSES TRISOMY 18?
Trisomy 18 or Edwards syndrome is when there is an extra number 18 chromosome present.
Types Of Trisomy 18
- Full
- Partial
- Mosaic
DIAGNOSIS
SCREENING
- Untrasound
- AFP (Alpha Fetoprotien)
DIAGNOSTIC
- Amniocentesis
- Chronic Villus Sampling
Physical Characteristics
- Heart Defects
- Kidney Problems
- Delayed Growth
- Low Set Ears
- Strawberry Shaped Head
Physical Characteristics Con't
- Small in size @ birth
- Short Eyelid Fissures
- Small Mouth & Ears
- Hands
- Feet
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AGE EXPECTANCY
The most common reason of mortality in newborns is the result of central apnea.
- Less than 10% of babies with Trisomy 18 will live to see their first birthday.
-Parents are typically told their child will not survive more than a few months.
ABIGAIL ROSE
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Olivia GRACE
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TREATMENT
There is NO CURE for trisomy 18.
-Treat infections
-Monitor sepsis
-Provide alternatives
-Cardiac & pulmonary management
Statistics
- 1 in every 2,500 U.S pregnancies
- More life threating
- Higher birth wieghts do better
Myths
- Doctors can tell severity of case
- Can be detected by an ultrasound
- It is dangerous for a Mother
