Partial trisomy 8 mosaicism not detected by cultured amniotic-fluid cells
Journal
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal Volume
53
Journal Issue
4
Pages
592-597
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
MING CHEN
Abstract
Conventional karyotyping through amniocentesis has limitations particularly in detecting rare trisomy mosaicism if trisomic cells show growth disadvantage. Array-CGH using uncultured cells may be of help in providing more information on genetic dosage variations in such cases.
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Type
journal article
