Prenatal diagnosis and molecular cytogenetic analyses of a homozygous Robertsonian translocation family with novel mosaic Robertsonian fission karyotype

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BACKGROUND: Approximately one person in 1000 is a Robertsonian translocation carrier. Errors in the formation of eggs (or more rarely of sperms) may be the cause of Robertsonian translocation. Most Robertsonian translocation carriers are healthy and have a normal lifespan, but do have an increased risk of offsprings with trisomies and pregnancy loss. The fitness of Robertsonian translocation carriers is reduced,...

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