What is Trisomy 18? or 13? or Related Disorders?

Trisomy refers to having three copies of a chromosome in a cell, rather than the usual two…read What is Trisomy

♥ Trisomy 18 occurs in about 1 in 7,000 live births and is the result of an extra copy of the 18th chromosome being present in cells.…read Trisomy 18 Facts.

♥ Trisomy 13 occurs in about 1 in 10,000 live births and is the result of an extra copy of the 13th chromosome being present in cells.…read Trisomy 13 Facts.

♥ What are Related Disorders? Mosaicism, partials, translocations and other chromosomal disorders are variations of a full trisomy…

 

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Here is what one Genetics Counselor has to say about SOFT: “SOFT is an invaluable resource for patients, families impacted by T18 and T13, and also a great resource for myself on staying up to date on best counseling practices for my patients.”(SOFT Professional Membership registration comment)