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Trisomy 18 Syndrome

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Description: Malformations of the hands and feet are also often present, including overlapped, flexed fingers; webbing of the second and third toes; and a deformity in which the heels are turned inward and the soles are flexed (clubfeet [talipes equinovarus]). Infants with trisomy 18 syndrome may also have a small pelvis with limited movements of the hips. NORD Database
Synonyms of Trisomy 18 Syndrome
* Chromosome 18, Trisomy 18 Complete
* Complete Trisomy 18 Syndrome
* Edward's Syndrome
* Trisomy E Syndrome

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Added: Sat Jul 16 2005
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