A Teen With Trisomy 18: Challenges and Triumphs of a Long Life With Edwards Syndrome.

Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder resulting from an extra copy of chromosome 18. It is associated with severe congenital malformations, distinct clinical features, and high morbidity and mortality. Despite the odds, we describe the case of a 16-year-old female patient with trisomy 18.