Table 3

Outcome for seven children with Down’s syndrome aged 2 months or less at presentation

PatientAge at presentation (days)TreatmentRemission achievedOutcome
133Intensive chemotherapyYesDied, pneumonia and pericardial effusion
26 NoneNoDied, progressive disease
30 NoneNoDied, progressive disease
410NoneNoDied, Hirschprung’s enterocolitis
50 NoneNoDied, progressive disease
671NoneYesWell at 1 year
728NoneYesWell at 7 years