Genetic counseling for patients with birth defects.

doi:10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38293-1

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Genetic counseling for patients with birth defects.

Pediatric clinics of North America - 1 Apr 1992

Aylsworth A S

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Genetic counseling for birth defects is complex because of the etiologic and pathogenetic heterogeneity that exists. It is necessary to arrive at as precise a diagnosis as possible by evaluating gestational history for environmental factors, family history for genetic factors, and patient anatomy...

Topics

Chromosome Aberrations
Chromosome Disorders
Congenital Abnormalities
Family
Genetic Counseling
Humans
Mutation
Syndrome

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