[Screening for carriers of the fragile X syndrome; ethical exploration].

Abstract excerpt

Large-scale population screening for carriers of fragile X syndrome is premature. Notably the limited possibilities to detect carriers (of an instable premutation) in the general population with certainty, poses some ethical dilemmas. The possible psychological consequences of this are unknown. A pilot study can only be started if the added value of population screening as opposed to cascade screening is...

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