Edwards syndrome
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Term | Edwards syndrome |
Short definition | Edwards syndrome (ED-wurdz SIN-drome) A genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the body's cells. Edwards syndrome is characterized by low birth weight and certain abnormal features. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Edwards syndrome - (pronounced) (ED-wurdz SIN-drome) A genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the body's cells. Edwards syndrome is characterized by low birth weight and certain abnormal features. These include a small, unusually shaped head; a small jaw and mouth; clenched fists with overlapping fingers; and heart, lung, kidney, bowel, and stomach defects. Many babies with Edwards syndrome die before birth or within the first month of life, but some children live for several years. Edwards syndrome increases the risk of certain types of cancer, such as hepatoblastoma (a type of liver cancer) and Wilms' tumor (a type of kidney cancer). Also called trisomy 18
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Edwards syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Edwards syndrome
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