Prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia in Songklanagarind Hospital in southern Thailand.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1998 Dec; 29(4): 795-800
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-34154
ABSTRACT
A thalassemia screening program for pregnant women has been established in Songklanagarind Hospital since 1992. After genetic counseling, a total of 5078 pregnant women accepted entry into a screening program for thalassemia. Couples at risk who should receive prenatal diagnosis were 2.8%. Total cases who accepted prenatal diagnosis were 135. Total clinical cases were 40 (29.6%) with achievement by prenatal diagnosis of 33 cases (82.5%). Genetic amniocentesis is the most acceptable method for prenatal diagnosis. Five cases (12.5%) were misdiagnosed due to contamination of maternal blood cells in amniotic fluid cases. Questionable results were reported in 2 cases (5%). Abortion occurred in one case (0.7%). Improvement of surgical technic in prenatal diagnosis reduced the complications and contamination of maternal cells. This program shows the feasibility of prevention and control of thalassemia disease in southern Thailand.
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Assunto principal:
Diagnóstico Pré-Natal
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Tailândia
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Gravidez
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Amostra da Vilosidade Coriônica
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Hidropisia Fetal
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Portador Sadio
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Testes Genéticos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
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