Increased risk of abortion after genetic amniocentesis in twin pregnancies.

abstract：:Stickler syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder of the connective tissue which includes ocular and systemic manifestations. We report on a large kindred in which we were able to demonstrate very tight linkage between the disease and the type II collagen gene (COL2A1) (LOD score 3.91 at theta = 0). In a family in w...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Zlotogora J,Granat M,Knowlton RG

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a family at risk for atypical TSD in which the index case showed, clinically, a late onset and a gradual psychomotor deterioration and biochemically, a residual hex. A activity in leucocytes. Two prenatal diagnoses of affected fetuses were made in this family. The first one on amniotic cells, the second one...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Besançon AM,Belon JP,Castelnau L,Dumez Y,Poenaru L

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are a number of potential biochemical markers that may have some role in predicting renal function postnatally. These include urinary sodium, calcium and beta2-microglobulin. The latter may also be measured in fetal serum. However, the accuracy of these parameters at a point in time is far from perfect as urinar...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Nicolini U,Spelzini F

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe women's preferences for prenatal testing outcomes and to explore their association with sociodemographic characteristics and attitudes. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study of 584 racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse pregnant women aged 16 to 47 years recruited from 23 San F...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Kuppermann M,Nease RF Jr,Gates E,Learman LA,Blumberg B,Gildengorin V,Washington AE

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a fetal haemangioblastoma located in the cerebellopontine angle. On prenatal ultrasonographic examination a hyperechogenic and heterogeneous mass with a major vascularization on colour Doppler imaging was observed. It increased progressively and laminated the cerebellum. A neoplastic tumour was sus...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Diguet A,Laquerrière A,Eurin D,Chanavaz-Lacheray I,Magdeleine Ruchoux M,Rossi A,Marpeau L

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to select genetically 'normal' human embryos and to transfer them to the uterus of a woman has generated considerable controversy. Debate has occurred over the implications of PGD, sex selection, safety of embryonic manipulation and eugenics. This study eval...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Katz MG,Fitzgerald L,Bankier A,Savulescu J,Cram DS

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The azoospermic factor (AZF) region is critical for normal spermatogenesis since microdeletions and partial deletions have been associated with infertility. We investigate the diagnostic ability of karyotyping in detecting clinically relevant Y chromosome deletions. The clinical significance of heterochromat...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Minor A,Wong EC,Harmer K,Ma S

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis of twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) syndrome is a rare fetal anomaly that can be misdiagnosed on prenatal ultrasound. We confirmed the use of colour-flow Doppler for prenatal diagnosis of TRAP syndrome and used serial fetal echocardiography for non-invasive evaluation of the fetus. A patient with twin...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Osborn P,Gross TL,Shah JJ,Ma L

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal serum CA 125 levels were determined at 9-11 menstrual weeks for 26 cases of trisomy 13 (n = 4), trisomy 18 (n = 7), trisomy 21 (n = 15), and appropriate controls. There were no statistically significant differences between groups. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Norton ME,Golbus MS

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An excess of structural anomalies is observed in twins compared to singletons. Approximately 1-2% of twin pregnancies may face the dilemma of expectant management versus selective termination following diagnosis of an anomaly affecting only one fetus. If the option of selective fetocide is considered, the main variabl...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Rustico MA,Baietti MG,Coviello D,Orlandi E,Nicolini U

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated a case (I.I.) of the severe form of mucopolysaccharidosis I (Hurler syndrome). Prenatal diagnosis was requested by the parents and the next pregnancy was monitored. We report here a special difficulty arising in this diagnosis due to the low enzyme activity in the mother's cells (10-15 per cent of cont...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Gatti R,Borrone C,Filocamo M,Pannone N,Di Natale P

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inexpensive and accurate carrier testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) will be possible in the near future. There are no existing studies on the attitudes of English persons in the community to carrier testing for CF or any other recessive disorder. We have conducted a trial study of 166 persons at two schools, two doctors...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Williamson R,Allison ME,Bentley TJ,Lim SM,Watson E,Chapple J,Adam S,Boulton M

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) is a relatively new method for rapid prenatal diagnosis of common aneuploidies, and larger series to evaluate its performance remain to be reported. METHODS:A total of 2400 prenatal chorionic villus samples (CVS) and 1525 prenatal samples of amniotic f...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Gerdes T,Kirchhoff M,Lind AM,Vestergaard Larsen G,Kjaergaard S

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pallister-Killian syndrome (tetrasomy 12p) is a relatively rare aneuploidy syndrome characterized by the presence of mosaicism for an isochromosome 12p [i(12p)]. We report two new cases diagnosed following chorionic villus sampling and an abnormal ultrasound, respectively. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) was ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Mowery-Rushton PA,Stadler MP,Kochmar SJ,McPherson E,Surti U,Hogge WA

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is described of the diagnosis by ultrasound scanning during the second trimester of Conradi-Hünermann's syndrome (asymmetrical rhizomelic limb shortening or chondrodysplasia calcificans punctata). The prenatal diagnosis of limb shortening deformities is discussed. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Tuck SM,Slack J,Buckland G

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the opinions and attitudes of women towards prenatal diagnosis (amniocentesis/chorionic villus sampling/ultrasound/serum AFP testing). A questionnaire was sent to 185 women who had had their first baby a few months before. The respondents have a strong positive attitude towards the diagnostic procedure...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Tymstra TJ,Bajema C,Beekhuis JR,Mantingh A

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study explores the underlying values and beliefs that guide women's reasoning on prenatal genetic test (PGT) uptake, as framed by their own words, during a group discussion, in a Catholic country such as Italy. METHODS:Women's reasoning was explored by means of five focus group consisting of seven pregn...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Pivetti M,Montali L,Simonetti G

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD) in one of twins at 12 weeks of gestation was accompanied by markedly elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) at 17 and 18 weeks. Amniotic fluid AFP from the healthy surviving twin's sac at 18.5 and 23 weeks was also greatly increased along with a positive acetylcholinesterase (...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bass HN,Oliver JB,Srinivasan M,Petrucha R,Ng W,Lee JE

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a woman with a partial hydatidiform molar pregnancy with 69,XXY karyotype, the presence of male fetal cells of trophoblastic origin was demonstrated in maternal blood by X/Y-chromosome specific PCR and by immunostaining combined with FISH on two cell populations isolated from maternal blood. Blood was obtained thre...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： van Wijk IJ,de Hoon AC,Griffioen S,Mulders MA,Tjoa ML,van Vugt JM,Oudejans CB

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of nuchal cystic hygroma with spontaneous resolution detected by ultrasound examination at 13 weeks' gestation. Fetal karyotype and amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein levels were normal. Extreme caution in evaluating this situation is stressed. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Baccichetti C,Lenzini E,Suma V,Benini F,Marini A

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although no precise figures are available, many congenital brain lesions arise from intrauterine disruption, frequently due to obstetric complications. The most common entities include intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic lesions, thrombosis of venous vessels and infections. Accurate prenatal diagnosis is possible in man...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Carletti A,Colleoni GG,Perolo A,Simonazzi G,Ghi T,Rizzo N,Pilu G

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of mosaic trisomy 7 confined to the cultured cells and not found in direct preparation were detected from 200 consecutive first-trimester chorionic villus samples (CVS) analysed. The mosaicism was similar in the two cases, but the pregnancy outcome was different. In both cases, the direct metaphases from the...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Reddy KS,Blakemore KJ,Stetten G,Corson V

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our laboratory has received 1375 early amniotic fluid (EA) specimens during the past 5-year period for cytogenetics analysis. The gestational ages of the EA specimens were less than 14 weeks as estimated by ultrasound. The average volume of specimen received was 16 ml. Specimens were typically received in two collecti...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Lockwood DH,Neu RL

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the utility of quantitative fluorescent polymerase chain reaction (QF-PCR) in order to determine the zygosity of multiple pregnancies, as well as to define the origin of the most frequent aneuploidies in amniotic fluid samples. METHODS:We describe the case of a monochorionic (MC) diamniotic (DA)...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Fernández-Martínez FJ,Galindo A,Moreno-Izquierdo A,Gómez-Rodríguez MJ,Moreno-García M,Grañeras A,Barreiro E

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the levels of maternal serum placental growth factor (PlGF) and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) between pregnancies with fetal hemoglobin (Hb) Bart's disease and unaffected pregnancies. METHODS:Ninety-one pregnancies at risk for fetal Hb Bart's disease schedul...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

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

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the completion rate of ultrasound surveys for aneuploidy markers by maternal body mass index (BMI). METHODS:A retrospective review of ultrasounds on midtrimester singleton pregnancies was performed. Subjects were grouped as normal, overweight (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m(2)), and obese: class I (30-34.9 kg...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Tsai LJ,Ho M,Pressman EK,Thornburg LL

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the impact on maternal anxiety of detecting a soft marker, and the association between anxiety and the information given during the scan. METHODS:Routine 20-week fetal anomaly scans were audiotaped in the obstetric ultrasound unit of a London teaching hospital, across a four month study period....

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Watson MS,Hall S,Langford K,Marteau TM

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the ability to assess the fetal anatomy and ultrasound screening markers using three-dimensional (3D) volumes acquired during the 11th to 13th  week scan, in relation to whether a fetal profile could be used as a starting section. METHODS:Post hoc analysis of 3D ultrasound volumes acquired at 11...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Borrell A,Santolaya-Forgas J,Horbaczewski C,Henry RD,Dunn-Albanese L,Robinson JN

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exomphalos affects approximately 3 in 10,000 births and can arise from a number of developmental insults. The clinical outcome is dependent upon the associated structural and chromosomal anomalies and the gestation at delivery. Accurate antenatal ultrasound diagnosis and karyotyping are important and allow informed pr...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Kilby MD,Lander A,Usher-Somers M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During one year, five second trimester fetuses with cystic hygromata and varying degrees of oedema presented to the authors from hospitals in the West of Scotland. Two fetuses had 45X karyotypes, one each had 47XY + 21 and 47XX + 18 karyotypes, and the fifth had a normal 46XY karyotype. Fetal oedema detectable by ultr...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Redford DH,McNay MB,Ferguson-Smith ME,Jamieson ME

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00