Trisomy 20p from maternal translocation and anencephaly. Case report and genetic review

This paper concerns the case of an anencephalus male fetus with partial trisomy 20p product of a maternal translocation 46,XX, t(15;20) (p11.2;p12), ascertained by prenatal diagnosis. A cytogenetic review of previous cases is presented. Several hypotheses are discussed in order to explain the recurr...

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Published in:	Annales de génétique Vol. 32; no. 4; p. 247
Main Authors:	Zumel, R M, Darnaude, M T, Delicado, A, Diaz de Bustamante, A, de Torres, M L, López Pajares, I
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands 1989
Subjects:	Abortion, Habitual - genetics Anencephaly - diagnosis Anencephaly - genetics Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15 Chromosomes, Human, Pair 20 Female Humans Pedigree Pregnancy Prenatal Diagnosis Translocation, Genetic Trisomy
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Summary:	This paper concerns the case of an anencephalus male fetus with partial trisomy 20p product of a maternal translocation 46,XX, t(15;20) (p11.2;p12), ascertained by prenatal diagnosis. A cytogenetic review of previous cases is presented. Several hypotheses are discussed in order to explain the recurrent abortions of the mother and the aetiology of anencephaly in this last pregnancy.
ISSN:	0003-3995