Article
A phenotypically normal liveborn male after prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 20 mosaicism.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2003
Von Beust G, Bartels I, Zoll B
Abstract excerpt
We report on a case of prenatally diagnosed true trisomy 20 mosaicism in amniocytes. Cytogenetic analysis was performed postnatally on lymphocytes and extra-embryonic tissues. For analysing uroepithelial cells we established a new cell nuclei preparation protocol for FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization). Trisomy 20 cells could not be confirmed after birth. The origin or trisomy 20 cells in amniotic fluid...
Topics
- Amniocentesis
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 20
- Female
- Genetic Counseling
- Humans
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Male
- Mosaicism
- Phenotype
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Trisomy
