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Edwards syndrome is caused by an autosomal trisomy of chromosome 18, hence it is otherwise known as Trisomy 18. A trisomy is where an individual develops 3 copies of a chromosome instead of two. This usually happens randomly during the formation of gametes, so can occur either in the egg or the sperm. As this occurs randomly, it is very unlikely for a woman to have more than one child affected by Edwards syndrome. Edwards sydrome can cause mental retardation and malformation of the heart | Edwards syndrome is caused by an [[autosomal trisomy|autosomal trisomy]] of [[Chromosome_18|chromosome 18]], hence it is otherwise known as [[Trisomy 18|Trisomy 18]]. A trisomy is where an individual develops 3 copies of a [[Chromosome|chromosome]] instead of two. This usually happens randomly during the formation of [[Gametes|gametes]], so can occur either in the egg or the sperm. As this occurs randomly, it is very unlikely for a woman to have more than one child affected by Edwards syndrome. Edwards sydrome can cause mental retardation and malformation of the [[Heart|heart]] <ref>Pasternak, J J, 2005. An introduction to Human Molecular Genetics. 2nd ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley &amp;amp;amp; Sons, Inc.</ref>. | ||
Nearly three-quarters of babies with this trisomy are either miscarried or still born | Nearly three-quarters of babies with this trisomy are either miscarried or still born <ref>Edwards Syndrome, 2012. NHS. Online. Available from: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/edwards-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx [Accessed 21st October 2013]</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 09:30, 23 October 2013
Edwards syndrome is caused by an autosomal trisomy of chromosome 18, hence it is otherwise known as Trisomy 18. A trisomy is where an individual develops 3 copies of a chromosome instead of two. This usually happens randomly during the formation of gametes, so can occur either in the egg or the sperm. As this occurs randomly, it is very unlikely for a woman to have more than one child affected by Edwards syndrome. Edwards sydrome can cause mental retardation and malformation of the heart [1].
Nearly three-quarters of babies with this trisomy are either miscarried or still born [2].
References
- ↑ Pasternak, J J, 2005. An introduction to Human Molecular Genetics. 2nd ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley &amp;amp; Sons, Inc.
- ↑ Edwards Syndrome, 2012. NHS. Online. Available from: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/edwards-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx [Accessed 21st October 2013]