What Is Edwards Syndrome?
9. Diagnosis
Edwards syndrome is usually diagnosed before the patient has been born. This is thanks to standard screening procedures, which includes ultrasound, that helps experts to look for abnormalities with the fetus’s anatomy. Another test is chorionic villi sampling, which will involve taking a sample of cells from the mother’s placenta.
Blood samples can also be taken for analysis, and there are several tests that will help to look for signs of Edwards syndrome and other complications. It is important to diagnose the condition as soon as possible to help prepare the patient for the complications that Edwards syndrome can cause.
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