At age 3, Rick Santorum's daughter Bella, who has been hospitalized for the second time during his presidential campaign, has outlived the majority of children born with Trisomy 18, a relatively common chromosomal defect. Trisomy 18
Santorum commenced by reporting on the condition of his young daughter, Bella, who suffers from a genetic disorder, Trisomy 18, and was just recently released from the hospital after a bout of pneumonia. “The role that we have as parents in her life
He began reconsidering his campaign after spending the weekend in the hospital with his daughter Bella, who suffers from Trisomy 18. (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments
At age 3, Rick Santorum's daughter Bella, who has been hospitalized for the second time during his presidential campaign, has outlived the majority of children born with Trisomy 18, a relatively common chromosomal defect. Trisomy 18
Aside from visible physical disorders, Trisomy 18 also causes a number of internal problems, including heart defects and organ issues. There are no specific rules about the disease, as it can range from mild to severe