Down syndrome in the family: what to do when the karyotype of the proband is not available.

Abstract excerpt

There is as yet no clear protocol available for counselling a person who has one or more relatives with Down syndrome of unknown genotype. Counsellors use different approaches based on their own experience. We present a protocol for practical use which can be helpful in making a decision in clinical situations such as those mentioned above. In this protocol we have used a simple formula to calculate an...

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