trisomy 13

What are the management options for Trisomy 13?

There is no cure for Trisomy 13, and management is primarily supportive and symptomatic. Interventions depend on the specific needs of the child and may include:
- Surgical correction of congenital anomalies such as cleft lip/palate and heart defects.
- Supportive care: Including nutritional support and management of feeding difficulties.
- Therapies: Physical, occupational, and speech therapies to aid development.
- Palliative care: Often necessary due to the life-limiting nature of the condition.

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