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Cyanosis (Blue Discoloration of the Skin and Mucous Membranes): Causes, Treatment & Help

Cyanosis, the bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, lips and fingernails, can be a sign of serious disease of the heart or lungs. Therefore, when blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes occurs, it is essential to consult a doctor who will find out the cause and initiate treatment of the cyanosis as … Cyanosis (Blue Discoloration of the Skin and Mucous Membranes): Causes, Treatment & Help

Tricuspid valve

The tricuspid valve belongs to the four valves of the heart and is located between the right ventricle and the right atrium. It belongs to the sail valves and consists of three sails (cuspis = sails). The tricuspid valve is located in the right ventricle and is attached to the papillary muscles with so-called tendon … Tricuspid valve

These are the symptoms I recognize as trisomy 18 | Trisomy 18

These are the symptoms I recognize as trisomy 18 Edwards syndrome is characterized by a complex of multiple malformations and disabilities. These can be of varying degrees and do not necessarily all occur in every affected infant. Typical is a so-called flexion contracture of the fingers: the fingers are bent and are held in a … These are the symptoms I recognize as trisomy 18 | Trisomy 18

Prognosis | Trisomy 18

Prognosis Unfortunately, the prognosis for trisomy 18 is very poor. About 90% of the affected fetuses die in the womb during pregnancy and are not born alive. Unfortunately, the mortality of the born babies is also extremely high. On average, only about 5% of affected infants reach an age of more than 12 months. On … Prognosis | Trisomy 18

Trisomy 18

Definition Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a serious genetic mutation. In this case, chromosome 18 occurs three times instead of the usual two times in the body cells. After trisomy 21, also called Down syndrome, trisomy 18 is the second most common: on average, about 1 in 6000 births is affected. Edwards … Trisomy 18

Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome

Definition – What is a Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome? The Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome describes a complex of different malformations, which are caused by a change in the chromosomes (chromosomal aberration). The malformations include above all changes in the head, brain and heart. The Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome occurs in about 1:50. 000 children. It affects girls more frequently than boys … Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome

TreatmentTherapy | Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome

TreatmentTherapy The Wolf-Hirschhorn-Syndrome is not curable. A purely symptomatic therapy is carried out with the aim of improving the quality of life of those affected. This includes various forms of therapy such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and surgical correction of some malformations. Epilepsy should also be treated with medication. In some cases, artificial … TreatmentTherapy | Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome