Article
Mosaic isochromosome 20q and normal outcome: a new case ascertained by fluorescence in situ hybridization and a review of the literature.
Fetal diagnosis and therapy - 1 Jan 2000
Dupont J M, Le Tessier D, Baverel F, Rouffet A, Rabineau D
Abstract excerpt
We describe a new case of mosaic isochromosome 20q revealed by amniocentesis. A 46,XX/46,XX,i(20q) chromosomic complement was indirectly confirmed by fluorescent in situ hybridization. Since control chromosome analysis performed on cord blood showed a normal karyotype, pregnancy was continued and...
Topics
- Adult
- Amniocentesis
- Amniotic Fluid
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 20
- Female
- Humans
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Isochromosomes
- Karyotyping
- Metaphase
- Mosaicism
- Phenotype
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Outcome