Single cell detection of inherited retinoblastoma predisposition.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if the ultrasound marker Nuchal Index (NIx) is gestational age independent, and to determine its specificity and sensitivity for Down syndrome (DS) identification. METHODS:Prospective cohort. A prospective database of fetal biometry and soft markers of aneuploidy was searched for fetuses with t...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Lim KI,Pugash D,Dansereau J,Wilson RD

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of different models of CF carrier screening have now been tested in pilot trials. Apart from opportunistic and cascade testing (which are strictly speaking not true forms of screening), the major programmes have been directed either to young adults in primary care or to pregnant women in antenatal clinics. On...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Brock DJ

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytogenetic microarray analysis (CMA) in prenatal testing detects chromosome abnormalities and new genetic syndromes that would be missed by conventional cytogenetics and has the potential to significantly enhance prenatal genetic evaluation. A large Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health and Human ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Wapner RJ,Driscoll DA,Simpson JL

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal detection of chromosome mosaicism is a relatively rare phenomenon and always constitutes a diagnostic problem. The difficulties are much more when the mosaics involve the sex chromosomes, because of the large phenotypic variability in individuals with these abnormalities. We studied 5 cases of true mosaics, 4...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Nocera G,Dalpra' L,Tibiletti MG,Buscaglia M

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve second-trimester fetuses with cystic hygroma underwent fetal blood sampling for rapid karyotyping, haematologic evaluation, and blood gas analysis. An abnormal karyotype was found in seven cases: monosomy X in five, trisomy 21 in one, and trisomy 13 in the other. Eight of ten fetuses undergoing blood gas analys...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Tannirandorn Y,Nicolini U,Nicolaidis PC,Fisk NM,Arulkumaran S,Rodeck CH

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduction in serum requirement for culture of primary human amniotic fluid cells can be achieved by the addition of 10 growth-promoting factors to the nutrient medium. This supplemented medium preserves cell types normally found in amniotic fluid cell cultures supplemented with 20-30 per cent fetal bovine serum. The v...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chang HC,Jones OW

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relatively high activity of arylsulphatase C (ASC) in the placenta is a potential risk for the misdiagnosis of arylsulphatase A (ASA) or arylsulphatase B (ASB) deficiency in chorionic villus sampling when assayed by synthetic substrates. A clear distinction between these enzymes can be achieved in either the direc...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Diukman R,Zeigler M,Bach G

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole genome array testing not only provides an increased diagnostic yield of pathogenic causative findings, but it may also reveal so called susceptibility loci (SL) for neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal of this study was to evaluate the pregnancy outcomes in SL cases and to establish a protocol for pr...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Govaerts L,Srebniak M,Diderich K,Joosten M,Riedijk S,Knapen M,Go A,Papatsonis D,de Graaf K,Toolenaar T,van der Steen S,Huijbregts G,Knijnenburg J,de Vries F,Van Opstal D,Galjaard RJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Screening of fetuses at 11 to 14 weeks of gestation for Down syndrome using stored volumes acquired by a three-dimensional (3D) scanner. METHOD:Thirty-four healthy singleton fetuses were recruited consecutively and prospectively during routine first trimester scans in our unit. Two-dimensional (2D) images o...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Shaw SW,Hsieh TT,Hsu JJ,Lee CL,Cheng PJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a report on prenatal diagnosis using direct SPG4 gene analysis in a family with autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia (AD-HSP). METHODS:Genetic linkage and haplotype analysis were previously carried out with chromosome 2p markers. DNA was obtained from affected individuals, the affected...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Nielsen JE,Koefoed P,Kjaergaard S,Jensen LN,Nørremølle A,Hasholt L

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether cell-free fetal (cff) DNA in maternal plasma during the second trimester is a marker for developing pregnancy-associated complications. Two PCR techniques for the detection and quantitation of fetal DNA were compared. METHODS:Plasma samples were prospectively collected from 84 pregnant w...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bauer M,Hutterer G,Eder M,Majer S,Leshane E,Johnson KL,Peter I,Bianchi DW,Pertl B

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken in an attempt to determine the significance of elevated maternal serum human chorionic gonadotropin (MShCG), in the presence of an otherwise normal screen with respect to fetal malformations, chromosomal aberrations, and pregnancy outcome. Targeted ultrasound findings and perinatal outcome of...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Fejgin MD,Kedar I,Amiel A,Ben-Tovim T,Chen R,Petel Y,Tepper R

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight young people with thalassemia major expressed their opinion about prenatal diagnosis. All of them stated that they intended to marry and have children; thirteen of them (46 per cent) said that they would have also accepted a thalassemic carrier as a partner and that if married to a carrier they would have...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Schilirò G,Romeo MA,Mollica F

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this article is to evaluate the efficacy of the first trimester sonomarkers (11-14 weeks) in predicting hemoglobin (Hb) Bart's disease among fetuses at risk MATERIALS AND METHODS:Prospective analysis was conducted on pregnancies at risk of fetal Hb Bart's disease at 11 to 14 weeks of gestati...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Sirichotiyakul S,Luewan S,Srisupundit K,Tongprasert F,Tongsong T

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Fetal face malformations represent one of the most challenging prenatal diagnoses mainly because of the wide range of morphological features involved. We tested an approach based on a combination of conventional two-dimensional ultrasound with the more recent three-dimensional technique plus magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Rustico MA,Lalatta F,Righini A,Spaccini L,Fabietti I,Nicolini U

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of early diagnosis at 13 weeks' gestational age of Meckel-Gruber syndrome by ultrasound is reported in a patient with a 25 per cent recurrence risk. The usefulness of genetic counselling and aimed echographic examination is discussed. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Pachì A,Giancotti A,Torcia F,de Prosperi V,Maggi E

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Earlier studies have shown that maternal hormone secretion during late first or second trimester may be affected by gravidity. We examined the luteoplacental hormone secretion during 5-11 weeks of gestation in relation to gravidity. METHOD:Forty-one naturally conceived pregnancies underwent weekly assessment...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Järvelä IY,Záčková T,Laitinen P,Ryynänen M,Tekay A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytogenetic studies of cultured amniocytes demonstrated a karyotype of 46,XX/47,XX, +mar. A bisatellited, dicentric, distamycin-DAPI negative, NOR-positive marker was present in 76 per cent of the metaphases examined. Similar markers have been associated with cat eye syndrome (CES). We report on the utilization of flu...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Reeser SL,Donnenfeld AE,Miller RC,Sellinger BS,Emanuel BS,Driscoll DA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal surgery has become a clinical reality, with interventions for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and spina bifida demonstrated to improve outcome. Fetal imaging is evolving, with the use of 3D ultrasound and fetal MRI becoming more common in clinical practise. Medical imaging analysis is also changing, wit...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Pratt R,Deprest J,Vercauteren T,Ourselin S,David AL

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes for neonates with critical congenital heart disease (CHD) requiring emergent neonatal cardiac intervention (ENCI). METHODS:Neonates < 30 days of age that underwent ENCI at <48 h of age were retrospectively enrolled over a 2-year period. RESULTS:Forty-seven neon...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Pruetz JD,Carroll C,Trento LU,Chang RK,Detterich J,Miller DA,Sklansky M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Audit the crown-rump length (CRL) measurements taken at 11 to 13 weeks scan, using operator-specific median multiples of the median (MoM) for pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and free β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) plots, to identify deviations potentially related to a systematic CRL bia...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Sabria J,Guirado L,Miró I,Gómez-Roig MD,Borrell A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A relatively simple method of obtaining high resolution chromosomes from amniotic fluid cells is described. The elongated chromosomes are achieved by adding ethidium bromide (5 micrograms/ml) to the culture 4 1/2 hours before harvesting and the high resolution banding can be produced by usual banding procedures. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hoo JJ,Jamro H,Schmutz S,Lin CC

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coelocentesis was performed in 20 singleton pregnancies at 6-10 weeks of gestation and 2-13 days before planned termination. The control group consisted of 100 women who were also undergoing planned termination and were matched with the study group for maternal age and gestation. During the follow-up period, there wer...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Ross JA,Jurkovic D,Nicolaides K

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate decision analysis as a technique to facilitate women's decision-making about prenatal diagnosis for Down syndrome using measures of effective decision-making. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial in a UK hospital's prenatal diagnosis clinic. INTERVENTION:Routine versus routine consultation structu...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bekker HL,Hewison J,Thornton JG

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the prognostic value of fetal serum α1-microglobulin with that of β2-microglobulin and cystatin C for postnatal renal function. METHOD:Retrospective study of α1-microglobulin, β2-microglobulin, and cystatin C in fetal serum from 126 fetuses with congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary t...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Nguyen C,Dreux S,Heidet L,Czerkiewicz I,Salomon LJ,Guimiot F,Schmitz T,Tsatsaris V,Boulot P,Rousseau T,Muller F

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the clinical, emotional and moral difficulties that French midwives encounter in the labor ward while performing termination of pregnancy (TOP) for fetal abnormality. SETTING:Six public maternity hospitals located in the Ile de France region, two of which were referral centers for prenatal diagnosi...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Garel M,Etienne E,Blondel B,Dommergues M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of fetal sex on the accuracy of multiple formulas for sonographic estimation fetal weight (SEFW). METHODS:The cohort included all singleton live births recorded at a single medical center from January 2004 to September 2011. The accuracy of SEFW was compared bet...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Barel O,Maymon R,Barak U,Smorgick N,Tovbin J,Vaknin Z

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the role of selected cytokines and growth factors involved in the pathogenesis of fetal chylous pleural effusion. METHODS:Seventeen fetuses with prenatal chylothorax at gestational age (GA) 17-29 weeks were enrolled as the study group during the period 2003-2005. Their pleural effusion (n = 17) and...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chen M,Hsieh CY,Shih JC,Chou CH,Ma GC,Chen TH,Lee TH,Tsai HD,Cameron AD,Chen CP

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old gravida was referred for CVS because of advanced maternal age. A trisomy 21 was present in all cells after short-term incubation (direct processing (DP)) and long-term culture. According to our policy, a retap was offered for confirmation of the result during the legally required 3-day waiting period bet...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hammer P,Holzgreve W,Karabacak Z,Horst J,Miny P

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported of a male fetus at risk of X-linked adrenoleucodystrophy who showed a normal cultured chorionic villus cell very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) profile but at birth exhibited grossly abnormal plasma and cultured fibroblast VLCFAs. Maternal contamination or a sample mix-up was excluded by chromosome a...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Gray RG,Green A,Cole T,Davidson V,Giles M,Schutgens RB,Wanders RJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00