Trisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is the least common and most severe of the autosomal trisomies. It has an average survival of:
1. Less than three days.
2. Less than two weeks.
3. Less than six months.
4. Less than five years.
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Trisomy 13 is the most severe of the autosomal trisomies. It has an average survival of less than three days.
2. Trisomy 13 neonates usually do not live to two weeks of age.
3. Trisomy 13 neonates do not usually live to six months of age.
4. Trisomy 13 do not live to five years of age.
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