Symptoms of Trisomy 18
The many symptoms of Trisomy 18 are the following;
·Heart defects:
- VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect): a hole between the lower chambers
- ASD (Atrial Septal Defect): a hole between the upper chambers
- Coarctation of the aorta: a narrowing of the exit vessel from the heart
- Kidney problems
·Part of the intestinal tract is outside the stomach
·The esophagus doesn’t connect to the stomach
·Clenched hands
·Pocket of fluid on the brain
·Rocker bottom feet
·Delayed growth
·Small jaw
·Small head
·Low-set ears
·Strawberry-shaped head
·Severe developmental delays
(http://www.trisomy18.org/site/PageServer?pagename=whatisT18_whatis )