Physical examination during pregnancy is a very important step, and many examination items can effectively identify problems in the fetus, similar to Tang screening which can detect whether the fetus has trisomy 18 syndrome. So what is Trisomy 18 syndrome?
Trisomy 18 syndrome is a very serious disease, which refers to a congenital abnormality caused by the fetus having three chromosomes on chromosome 18. Trisomy 18 syndrome, also known as pediatric Edwards syndrome, is a relatively rare condition that often occurs during pregnancy in elderly mothers and does not require special medication or treatment methods.
Generally, if diagnosed with Trisomy 18 syndrome during pregnancy, it is recommended to terminate the pregnancy in a timely manner, as there is no effective treatment for this type of disease and there may be certain complications, such as heart or cardiovascular malformations, which pose a great threat to the fetus. Therefore, once this problem is detected, special attention should be paid.
It is recommended that women undergo testing before pregnancy or marriage to effectively confirm whether both parties have genetic problems. If a certain problem is detected, it is best to adjust various physical indicators before pregnancy to avoid any impact on the pregnant woman and the fetus in the abdomen.
