Prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal disorders in Delhi.
Indian Pediatr
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1990 May; 27(5): 459-62
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-15194
ABSTRACT
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal disorders was carried out in 144 samples of amniotic fluid during 1986-1989. The commonest indication was pregnancy in women having a previous child with Down syndrome. Cultures were successful in 104 (72.2%) of 144 cases. Three (2.9%) abnormal karyotypes were detected. Of 53 women who had a previous child with Down syndrome, recurrence of trisomy 21 occur d in one (1.9%); while considering all abnormal karyotypes, there were three recurrences (2.9%).
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Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Chromosome Aberrations
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Adult
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Chromosome Disorders
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Amniocentesis
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
1990
Type:
Article
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