Edwards syndrome in a 6-year old girl

Raczkowski, J.W.; Daniszewska, B.; Paradecka, A.

Neuro Endocrinology Letters 31(1): 43-46

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0172-780X
PMID: 20150875
Document Number: 646582
Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome - ES) is the second most common trisomy. It occurs in 1/3 000 to 1/8 000 births. ES is a cause of numerous developmental disorders and malformations. The median life span of children with ES is about 2 weeks and only 5%-10% will survive their first year of life. The report presents a case of a 6-year-old girl with ES.

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