Edward's Syndrome

Question 1

What is the other name for Edward’s syndrome?

Answer 1

Trisomy 18

Question 2

What is this a presentation of?

1. IUGR, microcephaly
2. Micrognathia, cleft lip/palate
3. Hypertelorism
4. Rocker-bottom feet
5. Index and 5th finger overlapping 3rd and 4th

Answer 2

Edward’s syndrome

Question 3

What are effects of Edward’s syndrome?

Answer 3

1. Cardiac, renal, and GI anomalies

2. Severe learning disability

Question 4

What is the prognosis of Edward’s syndrome?

Answer 4

95% die within a year of birth