Trisomy 18
What is Trisomy 18? Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder which has its onset before birth and is usually fatal. In this disorder, chromosome 18 appears three times (trisomy) rather…
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Trisomy 18 Foundation
Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and Related Disorders
Why My Child?
Texas Birth Defect Clusters
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Pierre Robin Syndrome
What is Pierre Robin Syndrome? Pierre Robin Syndrome is a congenital condition named after the French physician who identified its main characteristics. One symptom of this condition is an abnormally…
Microcephaly
What is Microcephaly? Microcephaly is a rare condition in which the circumference of an infant or child’s head is smaller than normal. A child’s head is considered abnormally small if…
Arthrogryposis
What is Arthrogryposis? Arthrogryposis is a congenital (present at birth) condition characterized by the reduced mobility of many joints. The joints are fixed in various postures and lack muscle development…
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