Article
ACOG committee opinion. No. 338: Screening for fragile X syndrome.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Jun 2006
Abstract excerpt
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental retardation, affecting approximately 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females. DNA-based molecular analysis is the preferred method of diagnosis for fragile X syndrome and its premutations. Prenatal testing for fragile X syndrome should be offered to known carriers of the premutation or mutation. Testing for fragile X syndrome should be considered for...
Topics
- DNA Methylation
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Humans
- Mutation