Evidence suggests that Trisomy 13 has a higher risk due to a mother’s maternal age. Some researchers have suggested that there is a possible connection between Trisomy 13 and preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is brought on due an onset of hypertension (high blood pressure). The syndrome appears to affect females slightly more frequently than males and occurs in about one in 5,000 to 12,000 live births (National Organization for Rare Diseases, 2007). Chromosomal testing is essential in verifying the presence of a specific chromosomal abnormality. Some of these tests can range from an ultrasound to an amniocentesis. Especially, if there is a family history. Some parents will choose to terminate the pregnancy if a clear and obvious abnormality that would be too devastating or in most cases the child will not survive. Treatment for Trisomy depends on the type of correction needed within a specific abnormality. For example, in Trisomy 13 there is an abnormality that causes extra digits on the feet and hands. This can easily be corrected with surgery. Some of your more complex and life threatening abnormalities may either not be correctable or would need a team of specialists to try and correct the abnormality. Each individual with effects from Trisomy 13 may only have a slight disruption in the chromosome. Some individuals may have a wider range of complications. All cases are on an individual
Evidence suggests that Trisomy 13 has a higher risk due to a mother’s maternal age. Some researchers have suggested that there is a possible connection between Trisomy 13 and preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is brought on due an onset of hypertension (high blood pressure). The syndrome appears to affect females slightly more frequently than males and occurs in about one in 5,000 to 12,000 live births (National Organization for Rare Diseases, 2007). Chromosomal testing is essential in verifying the presence of a specific chromosomal abnormality. Some of these tests can range from an ultrasound to an amniocentesis. Especially, if there is a family history. Some parents will choose to terminate the pregnancy if a clear and obvious abnormality that would be too devastating or in most cases the child will not survive. Treatment for Trisomy depends on the type of correction needed within a specific abnormality. For example, in Trisomy 13 there is an abnormality that causes extra digits on the feet and hands. This can easily be corrected with surgery. Some of your more complex and life threatening abnormalities may either not be correctable or would need a team of specialists to try and correct the abnormality. Each individual with effects from Trisomy 13 may only have a slight disruption in the chromosome. Some individuals may have a wider range of complications. All cases are on an individual