Edward's syndrome Trisomy 18

Edward's syndrome
  • History / PE:
    Micrognathia and microcephaly
    VSD
    Prominent occiput
    Rocker bottom feet
    Overlapping fingers
    Clenched fists
  • Treatment:
    Death within one year
  • Pneumonic:
    E lection age is 18=trisomy 18=E dward's syndrome
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Patau's syndrome (trisomy 13)
  • Keywords:
    Overlapping fingers



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August 6th 2010