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This free package contains Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 Fact sheets, sample newsletters, a conference brochure and registration form, a book order form, and a SOFT New Member Registration form. Request a New Family Information Package
Trisomy 18 Facts
Trisomy 18 syndrome is a disorder of human chromosomes which occurs in approximately 1 in 7,000 live born infants. Trisomy 18 is due to the presence of an extra #18 chromosome. Over 90% of infants with Trisomy 18 syndrome will have a full trisomy while the remainder will have a trisomy due to a rearrangement called a translocation or have mosaicism (two different cell lines). There is a recognizable pattern of physical features that often allows the health professional to make the diagnosis of the syndrome. …. read more …
Related Disorder Facts
In addition to Trisomy 18 and 13, many SOFT families have children with other chromosomal disorders. There are many different disorders and perhaps the best explanation is found in the “related disorders” presentation by Dr. Stephen Braddock, Professor of Clinical Genetics, which he gave at the 2009 SOFT Conference…read more… In addition, read Dr. John Carey’s presentation at the 2012 SOFT conference by clicking here.
Under the “Resources” tab, visit “SOFT Stories” to see recent additions, such as a TV video about Lilliana.
Click here to read about Sheryl Crosier’s new e-book “I Am Not a Syndrome – My Name is Simon.” A print version will soon be available.
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