Cost-effectiveness of prenatal screening for thalassaemia in Hong Kong.

abstract：:We report on the prenatal diagnosis of ring chromosome 15 in a fetus with increased nuchal fold and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). A 27-year-old woman gravida 2, para 1 had normal maternal serum screen tests in the early second trimester of the index pregnancy. Fetal nuchal fold thickening up to 8 mm was inci...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Liu YH,Chang SD,Chen FP

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate patient choices and outcomes following positive cfDNA. METHOD:Retrospective cohort study of women with positive cfDNA through two academic centers between March 2012 and December 2014. Patients were screened based on ACOG indications. Medical records reviewed for counseling, ultrasound findings, dia...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Dobson LJ,Reiff ES,Little SE,Wilkins-Haug L,Bromley B

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal genetic diagnosis provides information for pregnancy and perinatal decision-making and management. In several small series, prenatal whole exome sequencing (WES) approaches have identified genetic diagnoses when conventional tests (karyotype and microarray) were not diagnostic. Here, we review published prena...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Best S,Wou K,Vora N,Van der Veyver IB,Wapner R,Chitty LS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the accuracy of self-reporting of smoking status in our first trimester screening population and to assess the levels of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and free-β human chorionic gonadotropin (free-hCGβ) in women who were classified for smoking status by serum cotinine concentration...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Spencer K,Cowans NJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) is a semi-quantitative marker for fetal brain-sparing. Our purpose was to measure the CPR at the time of treatment with selective laser photocoagulation of communicating vessels in gestations with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) to test its association with neurological ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chmait RH,Chon AH,Schrager SM,Llanes A,Hamilton A,Vanderbilt DL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the prenatal ultrasound findings in a case of hydrolethalus. This case illustrates ongoing problems in differentiating hydrolethalus, both pre- and postnatally, from other midline malformation syndromes including Pallister-Hall, Smith-Lemli-Opitz, pseudo-trisomy 13, oral facial-digital syndrome, and Meckel ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Norgard M,Yankowitz J,Rhead W,Kanis AB,Hall BD

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to keep subscribers up-to-date with the latest developments in their field, John Wiley & Sons are providing a current awareness service in each issue of the journal. The bibliography contains newly published material in the field of prenatal diagnosis. Each bibliography is divided into 17 sections: 1 Reviews;...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

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更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two pregnancies at risk for the carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome Type 1A (CDG1A, phosphomannomutase deficient) were monitored by enzyme and genetic linkage analyses. The index case in both families had a proven deficiency of phosphomannomutase (PMM). An unaffected fetus was predicted in family 1 following ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Charlwood J,Clayton P,Keir G,Mian N,Young E,Winchester B

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first described in 1981, and continues to be one of the worst global health pandemics in recorded history. Concerted international efforts have helped to increase awareness of human immunodeficiency (HIV) status, improve access to treatment and continuation of therapy to a...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Harris K,Yudin MH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To replace G-banded chromosome analysis for miscarriage products with a combined molecular approach: QF-PCR and MLPA, to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the diagnostic success rate for these samples. METHODS:A review of 10 years of karyotype results for miscarriages products indicated that 2....

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Donaghue C,Mann K,Docherty Z,Mazzaschi R,Fear C,Ogilvie C

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of maternal uniparental disomy 2, detected through routine screening of placental karyotypes following the finding of 'atypical' AFP/hCG levels in the second trimester, with intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) but otherwise normal outcome at term. Although the child remained small, subsequent early...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Wolstenholme J,White I,Sturgiss S,Carter J,Plant N,Goodship JA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of cystic fibrosis (CF) pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) cases described to date are limited to the detection of DeltaF508. Beside this predominant mutation, over 1000 mutations have been identified, rendering the development of a mutation-based PGD protocol impracticable. This is the reason why we, as we...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Moutou C,Gardes N,Viville S

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six cases are reported with discrepancies between the karyotypes of placental cells and cells from other fetal tissue. The respective findings were: 48, + 7, + 18 resp. 47, + 18. 46,i(18q) resp. 46,del18(p11). 46,XX resp. 46,XX/47,XXX. 46,X,Yq+ and 46,XY resp. 46,XY. 46/47, + 12 resp. 46. 46/47, + 5 resp. 46. These di...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Verjaal M,Leschot NJ,Wolf H,Treffers PE

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether abnormal levels of first-trimester maternal serum free β-hCG and PAPP-A are associated with significant copy number variants (CNVs) on chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). METHODS:Retrospective cohort of singleton prenatal CMA studies (n = 2880). Cases with an abnormal karyotype, benig...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bornstein E,Gulersen M,Krantz D,Cheung SW,Maliszewski K,Divon MY

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of two independent translocations in one person is rare. Herein, we report the prenatal diagnosis of two sibling fetuses with holoprosencephaly, whose father is a carrier of double translocations. The karyotype of the father is 46,XY, t(1;7) (q32;q32), t(14,15) (q32.1;q26.3). The two fetuses had variable ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chuang L,Kuo PL,Yang HB,Chien CH,Chen PY,Chang CH,Chang FM

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of congenital short femur in an otherwise healthy infant is described. Antenatal sonographic diagnosis was made at 26 weeks of gestation. The left femur was shorter than the right (ratio 0.82-0.85). In this case, the occurrence of congenital short femur was sporadic. The diagnosis was confirmed after delivery. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Ashkenazy M,Lurie S,Ben-Itzhak I,Appelman Z,Caspi B

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this article is to estimate whether the maternal serum levels of A disintegrin and metalloprotease domain 12 (ADAM12-s), pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A), and free beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (fβ-hCG) are altered in assisted reproduction techniques (ART) pregnancies. MET...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Sahraravand M,Laitinen P,Järvelä I,Ryynänen M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) refers to an aetiologically heterogenous condition, which consists of joint contractures affecting two or more joints starting prenatally. The incidence is approximately one in 3000 live births; however, the prenatal incidence is higher, indicating a high intrauterine mortality...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Niles KM,Blaser S,Shannon P,Chitayat D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate how couples regard screening information and how they make subsequent decisions about undergoing prenatal screening for Down syndrome. METHODS:Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore aspects of the decision-making process. Interviews were digitally...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Carroll FE,Owen-Smith A,Shaw A,Montgomery AA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report cytogenetic results from a randomized Danish chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis (AC) study including 2928 placental and 1075 amniotic fluid specimens processed in the same laboratory. The results are presented in groups comparing CVS with amniocentesis and transabdominal (TA) CVS with transcer...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Smidt-Jensen S,Lind AM,Permin M,Zachary JM,Lundsteen C,Philip J

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a potentially devastating condition, which may lead to intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) in the fetus or neonate, often with death or major neurological damage as consequence. In the absence of screening, preventive measures are only possible in the next pregnancy...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Kamphuis MM,Oepkes D

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present the prenatal genetic diagnoses and counseling for two cases of oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) type I family by detection of mutations in the OCA1 gene by denaturing high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC) system and a review of the literature. METHODS:All DNA samples were extracted from per...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Lin SY,Chien SC,Su YN,Lee CN,Chen CP

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few reports concerning intrauterine shunting are available. We investigated the impact of this method. In order to evaluate intrauterine shunting and the complication rate for different indications, we sent a questionnaire to all German-speaking level 3 centres. In four level 3 centres, 52 intrauterine catheters were ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bernaschek G,Deutinger J,Hansmann M,Bald R,Holzgreve W,Bollmann R

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trisomy 12 mosaicism was found in about 15 per cent of cultured amniocytes obtained from a 32-year-old white female at 17.6 weeks of gestation. Termination of pregnancy was elected and multiple tissues were obtained for chromosome analysis. Of 158 cells examined, only 1 cell in placenta was found with an extra number ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Petrella R,Hirschhorn K

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the long-term pulmonary complications of 25 children from a prospective, matched-control, pilot study evaluating short-term complications of early (11-14 weeks' gestation) versus traditional (15 weeks' gestation and later) genetic amniocentesis. Five children in the early amniocentesis group were ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Calhoun BC,Brehm W,Bombard AT

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital infection with approximately 0.5% of pregnant women in developed countries seroconverting during pregnancy. In utero transmission occurs in about one third of women who develop primary infection in the first trimester, and these fetuses are at risk for adver...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hui L,Wood G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we report the fetal loss rate in relation to both maternal and gestational age in 1764 pregnant women who underwent transabdominal chorionic villus sampling (TA-CVS) between January 1986 and August 1990. The fetal loss rate, considered as a proportion of continuing pregnancies, decreased with advancing g...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Monni G,Ibba RM,Lai R,Giuseppina C,Silvia M,Olla G,Cao A

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe brain imaging findings and outcomes in fetuses with confirmed congenital toxoplasmosis (CTX). METHODS:Physicians from Prenatal Diagnosis Units in ten Latin American countries were contacted and asked to provide data on fetuses with ultrasound findings suggestive of intrauterine infection and a po...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Malinger G,Werner H,Rodriguez Leonel JC,Rebolledo M,Duque M,Mizyrycki S,Lerman-Sagie T,Herrera M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of Meckel-Gruber syndrome was diagnosed by embryoscopy at 10 menstrual weeks, allowing for early termination of pregnancy. Post-mortem examination confirmed the presence of polydactyly and bilateral cystic lesions of the mesonephros and metanephros. Both the forming nephrons and the collecting ducts were involv...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Dumez Y,Dommergues M,Gubler MC,Bunduki V,Narcy F,LeMerrer M,Mandelbrot L,Berkowitz R

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-two fetuses with non-homologous Robertsonian translocations were analyzed for uniparental disomy (UPD). One fetus with a de novo translocation t(13q;14q) had maternal isodisomy of chromosome 14. In a summary of the published data (including the present study), 315 cases were analyzed for UPD after prenatal diagn...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Silverstein S,Lerer I,Sagi M,Frumkin A,Ben-Neriah Z,Abeliovich D

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00