2011
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.34088
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Abstract: Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal syndrome characterized by a broad clinical picture, as well as a very reserved prognosis. The aim of our study was to verify the clinical characteristics and survival of patients diagnosed in a referral hospital in southern Brazil. Our sample consisted of 31 patients, 22 were female (71%), ages ranging from 1 to 1,395 days (median 14 days). The majority had a single cell lineage with full trisomy of chromosome 18 (94%). Concerning pregnancy complications, pre-eclampsia was the main … Show more

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“…The average maternal age observed (34.4 years) was similar to that described by Rosa et al 4 (33.9 years). The maternal age was similar to the paternal age (mean of 33.9 years).…”
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confidence: 88%
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“…The average maternal age observed (34.4 years) was similar to that described by Rosa et al 4 (33.9 years). The maternal age was similar to the paternal age (mean of 33.9 years).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…Diseases of pregnancy have been described among patients with T18. 4 Rosa et al 4 observed a higher prevalence of preeclampsia. Sugayama et al 5 also described a high rate of unspecified hypertension in pregnancies of individuals with T18.…”
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confidence: 98%
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