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Sperm FISH analysis in two healthy infertile brothers with t(15;18) unbalanced translocation: Implications for genetic counselling and reproductive management.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Leclercq Sandrine, Auger Jacques, Dupont Céline, Le Tessier Dominique, Lebbar Aziza, Baverel Françoise, Dupont Jean Michel, Eustache Florence
Abstract excerpt
Numerous studies have shown that balanced reciprocal or Robertsonian translocations and inversions are associated with reduced or absent sperm production. In contrast, a similar association has been rarely reported for unbalanced translocations. An unbalanced translocation, 45,XY,-15,der(18)t(15;18)(q11.2;q23), was found in two healthy infertile brothers who were referred to our hospital together with their...
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