Edward's syndrome

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• Synonyms

  • Trisomy 18
  • Trisomy E

• Causes

  • Trisomy 18

• Effects

  • Ventricular septal defect
  • Atrial septal defect
  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Microcephaly
  • Prominent epicanthic folds
  • Low-set ears
  • Cleft palate
  • Morgagni hernia
  • Overlapping 3rd and 4th digits
  • Dermatoglyphics
  • Dorsiflexed hallux
  • Thickened nuchal folds
  • Cryptorchidism
  • Spina bifida
  • Absent radii
  • Congenital deafness
  • Syndactyly
  • Mental retardation
  • Micrognathia
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Hypoplastic fingernails
  • Diastasis recti
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Scissoring
  • Renal cyst
  • Coloboma
  • Pectus carinatum
  • Hydramnios
  • Microstomia
  • Horseshoe kidney

• Parents

  • Trisomy