Does a trisomy 18 baby have special characteristics?

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Good evening,
I wanted to know if a baby that has Trisomy 18 have any characteristics? Or there are babies that look very healthy and have trisomy 18?


thanks
They don't look right, you can do a Google search and look at images and see they don't look quite right - small face, micrognathia, overlapping digits, small chest, low set ears. The ones with relatively normal features have trisomy 18 mosaicism, that is not all of their cells have trisomy 18 and there is an abundance of normal cells - they often live far longer and have far fewer defects in general.  (+ info)

Are certain people more likely to get Trisomy number 13 patau syndrome than others?

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please tell which types of people
Is that Down's Syndrome? What's patau?  (+ info)

can obgyns tell if you will have a trisomy 13 baby?

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When they do they ultrasound and PKU tests do they check for this?
The trisomies can all be detected with an amniocentesis. These include Down's syndrome (trisomy 21), Edward's syndrome (trisomy 18), and Patau's syndrome (trisomy 13). There are other trisomies, but all will self-destruct, probably before you even know you are pregnant. Trisomy 21, 18, and 13 babies can all survive. Almost all 21 babies survive pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and young adulthood, and many live for an almost normal lifespan. The vast majority of 18 and 13 babies self-abort in the very earliest stages of pregnancy (before you know you're pregnant), but some can survive to the later stages, a few survive to birth, and a VERY few can live for anywhere from several hours to several years after birth. There are even one or two known cases of people with trisomy 18 and 13 living to their teens or beyond.

PKU tests are used to check for phenylketonuria, which is a genetic disorder that is not connected to any of the trisomies. So a PKU test will not detect trisomy 13. Ultrasounds do not specifically look for trisomy 13, but many of the tests and pictures that are taken look for signs of trisomies. Trisomy 13 may be suspected if the ultrasound exam shows certain heart and brain abnormalities, as well as deformities of the feet, hands, fingers, toes, and face. Trisomy 13 is the third-most-common trisomy (after 21 and 18), but it is still very rare so you are highly unlikely to have a trisomy 13 baby. However, if you are concerned, you can always ask for an amniocentesis to check for it.

Hope this helps!  (+ info)

How will or can you reduce having a child with Edward's syndrome or trisomy 18? I Just Need It on our report

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Please answer properly,seriously, and numerically. This is serious since you hold my grade. Also please tell me its cure (If, it has one)
Google it! At least then you will get the right answer!
http://www.geocities.com/wilsfordmindy/edwardskaryotype.html
http://www.depression-guide.com/learning-disability/edwards-syndrome.htm  (+ info)

would something like trisomy 18 show up on the 20-week ultrasound?

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I am just wondering. I am 26 weeks and everything about my ultrasound was normal they said. But I am just wondering if things like trisomy 18 would show up?
Did they measure the nuchal ligament? That ought to give some idea? We are expecting our first in June and, because we are older, I insisted on karyotyping AND ultrasound AND serum gonadotrophin levels. Yes, I worry a lot.  (+ info)

How do the chromosomal conditions , trisomy X,XYY syndrome and turner Syndrome differ?

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Normally there are 26 pairs ie 46 chromosomes in human body. In trisomy there is an extra chromosome ie 47 (xx/xy + 13 or 18 or 21) where as in turner 's syndrome body is short of one chromosome ie 45 (xo).  (+ info)

which parent carries the trisomy 18 gene?

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my first child died of trisomy 18 with my first husband. I am considering having another baby now that i am remarried and miscarried my second. Is it possible that i may not be able to have other kids because i am carrying this gene?
Most Trisomy is a random occurrence which happens at the moment of conception.

There are some cases such as translocation or mosaic trisomy that could be inherited.

You should see out a genetic counselor, they will have more details.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  (+ info)

what exactly causes trisomy and can it be prevented? is the mother the cause of the baby having the illness?

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my baby cousin had this disease and she only lived for about an hour. she had some of major symptoms like major and minor organs being on the outside of the body. could the mother have done anything to prevent her daughter from having this disease.
Mother should have folic acid (take vitamin pills or eat green vegetables,green fruits) She shouldn't use cigarette and alcohol.
What symptom do doctors suspect? So you can search the symptom.And mother and Dad must have the genetic test and karyotype test. it may be a chromosomal disease.if it is trisomy like you said,mother age can be the problem.When the age is older,trisomy become more common..i hope it works..  (+ info)

has any one had a positive result for trisomy 18 on there afp or quad scan then found nothing in further resul?

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I was just told today my 16 week fetus is a candidate for this disease 1 in 82 chance I am praying for a miracle I just am hoping for the best that that test was wrong and further testing will show negative have you had to deal with this and was your baby ok?
1 in 82 is an elevated risk, but it's still a long shot that your baby will be Trisomy 18, so try not to worry too much at this point. Many people come back with elevated risk levels like yours and their babies are just fine. Have faith!  (+ info)

First trimester screening? I am going tomorrow to get my 13 week screening done to test for downs and Trisomy?

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13 and 18. I already know the specifics of the test itself as far as the bloodwork and measuring the baby's neck. I am just curious to know how fast I can expect results and how long the screening will take?
Any mommies out there familiar with this?
I'm a bit nervous!
Thank you :)
We had this done a week and a half ago, at my appointment, I met with the ultrasound tech, she spent about 30 minutes or so taking measurements etc . . . I am expecting twins so there were two that were being looked at - one was sleeping and the other was being less co-operative and moving around a lot so it was tough to get the measurements!

Immediately afterwards, I was still on the table, my doctor came in looked at the babies a bit more with the ultrasound and gave me the results of the Nuchal Translucency test (the measuring of the baby's neck). All was good and within normal range.

As to bloodwork, she told me that she would call if there was an issue . . . but with fraternal twins, we are not looking at the bloodwork all that closely in this matter because there is no way to identify an issue with one or both little ones especially since the ultrasound came out fine.

Good luck & try not to be nervous! Just focus on being able to see your baby on the ultrasound screen!

Best wishes!  (+ info)

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