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2. The Current State and Challenges of Clinical Ethics Consultation for Prenatal Diagnosis: A Qualitative Study of Committee Employee Perspectives in China
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Wu, Ying, Hao, Tianchi, Liu, Xing, Zhang, Xin, Zhong, Yuqiong, Luo, Dan, and Wang, Xiaomin
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- 2024
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3. Perinatal outcomes following early prenatal diagnosis: insights from a single-center experience with Ebstein anomaly and tricuspid valve dysplasia
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Dedeoglu, Reyhan, Akbulut, Damla Gokcer, Turkmen, Emine, Dedeoglu, Savas, and Bornaun, Helen
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- 2024
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4. Prevalence and prenatal diagnosis of congenital eye anomalies: A population-based study.
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Maillet C, Guilbaud L, Monier I, Khoshnood B, Quoc EB, Dugas A, Lelong N, and Jouannic JM
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- Humans, Female, Prevalence, Pregnancy, Retrospective Studies, Adult, Registries, Paris epidemiology, Eye Abnormalities epidemiology, Eye Abnormalities diagnosis, Prenatal Diagnosis statistics & numerical data
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Objective: To estimate the prevalence and trend of congenital eye anomalies (CEAs) and the rate of prenatal diagnosis over a 10-year period., Design: Retrospective population-based registry study., Setting: All maternity units in Paris, France, from 2010 to 2020., Population: A cohort of 115 cases of CEA detected among all live births or stillbirths, after 22 weeks of gestation, and terminations of pregnancy., Methods: The total prevalence of CEAs and prevalence of each specific CEA were calculated using 95% Poisson exact confidence intervals., Main Outcome Measures: The total prevalence of CEAs and the proportion of prenatal diagnosis of CEAs, and their evolution., Results: The prevalence of CEAs was 4.1 (95% CI 3.4-5.0) cases, ranging between 3.1 and 5.7 cases, per 10 000 births. CEAs were prenatally diagnosed in 23.5% of cases. CEAs were bilateral in 51 cases (44.3%), unilateral in 43 cases (37.4%) and missing or unknown in 21 cases (18.3%). Of those with CEAs, 20.9% had genetic anomalies and 53.0% had at least one other extraocular anomaly. When detected prenatally, CEAs were bilateral in 15 cases (55.6%), unilateral in eight cases (29.6%) and missing in the four remaining cases. The prenatal diagnosis rate of CEAs associated with genetic anomalies, CEA cases with at least one other malformation and isolated CEA cases were 29.2%, 26.2% and 13.3%, respectively., Conclusions: In total, 115 cases of CEAs were observed during the study period, representing a total prevalence of 4.1 cases per 10 000 births. The overall prenatal detection rate of CEAs in our population was 23.5%, which dropped to 13.3% for isolated cases of CEAs., (© 2024 The Authors. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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5. Prenatal diagnosis and genetic analysis of small supernumerary marker chromosomes in the eastern chinese han population: A retrospective study of 36 cases.
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Jiang X, Liang B, Chen B, Wu X, Wang Y, Lin N, Huang H, and Xu L
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Pregnancy, China, Chromosome Aberrations, Chromosome Banding, East Asian People genetics, Genetic Markers, Genetic Testing, Karyotyping, Retrospective Studies, Chromosome Disorders genetics, Chromosome Disorders diagnosis, DNA Copy Number Variations, Prenatal Diagnosis
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Background: Small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMCs) are additional chromosomes with unclear structures and origins, and their correlations with clinical fetal phenotypes remain incompletely understood, which reduces the accuracy of genetic counseling., Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of a cohort of 36 cases of sSMCs diagnosed in our center. We performed G-banding and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). The resulting karyotypes were compared with case reports in the literature and various databases including OMIM, DECIPHER, ClinVar, ClinGen, ISCA, DGV, and PubMed., Results: Karyotype analysis data revealed that 19 out of 36 fetuses were mosaic. Copy number variants (CNVs) analysis results showed that 27 out of 36 fetuses harbored pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants. Among these 27 cases, 11 fetuses carried sex chromosome-related CNVs, including 4 female cases exhibiting Turner syndrome phenotypes and 7 cases showing Y chromosome deletions. In the remaining 16 fetuses with autosomal CNVs, 9 fetuses carried variants associated with Cat eye syndrome, Emanuel syndrome, Tetrasomy 18p, and 15q11-q13 duplication syndrome. Among these, 22 fetuses were terminated, and the remaining 5 fetuses were delivered and developed normally. Additionally, we identified a few variants with unclear pathogenicity., Conclusion: Cytogenetic analysis is essential for identifying the pathogenicity of sSMCs and increasing the accuracy of genetic counseling., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.)
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6. Guidelines for NGS procedures applied to prenatal diagnosis by the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis.
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Abulí A, Antolín E, Borrell A, Garcia-Hoyos M, García Santiago F, Gómez Manjón I, Maíz N, González González C, Rodríguez-Revenga L, Valenzuena Palafoll I, and Suela J
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- Humans, Pregnancy, Female, Spain, Genetic Testing methods, Genetic Testing standards, Genetic Counseling methods, Genetic Counseling standards, Obstetrics standards, Obstetrics methods, Gynecology standards, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Prenatal Diagnosis standards, High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing methods, High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing standards
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Objective: This document addresses the clinical application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies for prenatal genetic diagnosis and aims to establish clinical practice recommendations in Spain to ensure uniformity in implementing these technologies into prenatal care., Methods: A joint committee of expert obstetricians and geneticists was created to review the existing literature on fetal NGS for genetic diagnosis and to make recommendations for Spanish healthcare professionals., Results: This guideline summarises technical aspects of NGS technologies, clinical indications in prenatal setting, considerations regarding findings to be reported, genetic counselling considerations as well as data storage and protection policies., Conclusions: This document provides updated recommendations for the use of NGS diagnostic tests in prenatal diagnosis. These recommendations should be periodically reviewed as our knowledge of the clinical utility of NGS technologies, applied during pregnancy, may advance., Competing Interests: Competing interests: MG-H works in NIMGenetics, a private genetics lab currently performing prenatal NGS., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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7. Path analysis of COVID-19 cognition, social support, and mental health of pregnant women with interventional prenatal diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic based on structural equation modeling.
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Yang H, Wang X, Luo W, Wan L, Zhu H, Peng W, and Guan Y
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, China epidemiology, Pregnant Women psychology, Cognition, SARS-CoV-2, Latent Class Analysis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Pandemics, Young Adult, COVID-19 psychology, COVID-19 epidemiology, Social Support, Mental Health, Anxiety epidemiology, Depression epidemiology, Depression diagnosis, Prenatal Diagnosis psychology, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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This study aims to investigate the relationship between Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cognition, social support, and mental health among pregnant women proposed for undergoing interventional prenatal diagnosis in Sichuan Province during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 2270 pregnant women (2232 valid) who were proposed to undergo interventional prenatal diagnosis at a tertiary hospital prenatal diagnosis center in Sichuan Province from January to December 2022 were selected by Convenience sampling and surveyed using a self-administered general information questionnaire, social support rating scale, mental health questionnaire (including: Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale), and self-administered COVID-19 cognition questionnaire. Structural equation modeling showed that social support negatively predicted anxiety (β = -0.34, t = -14.98, P < .001) and negatively predicted depressive status (β = -0.21, t = -9.57, P < .001); COVID-19 cognition negatively predicted anxiety (β = -0.76, t = -5.34, P < .001) and depression (β = -0.40, t = -2.99, P < .01); anxiety positively predicted anxiety (β = 0.73, t = 37.34, P < .001). The overall knowledge rate of COVID-19 cognition among 2232 pregnant women who were to undergo interventional prenatal diagnosis was 76.40%. The fit indices of the model were: CMIN/DF = 3.071, GFI = 0.999, AGFI = 0.993, CFI = 0.999, RMSEA = 0.030, NFI = 0.998, and TLI = 0.992, indicating that the model had a good fit and the model was scientifically valid. Pregnant women in Sichuan province who are to undergo prenatal interventional diagnosis have a medium level of COVID-19 awareness, and their level of COVID-19 awareness and social support will directly affect their anxiety and depression level, and their anxiety level will also affect their depression level. We should give more attention to pregnant women, especially those in particular situations such as advanced age, poor maternal history, family history of genetic disease, etc, they should be given adequate care and social support, and multiple channels and types of health education should be provided for the COVID-19 to improve the pregnant women's knowledge of COVID-19, which is important for improving the mental health of pregnant women., Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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8. Prenatal diagnosis of recurrent Kagami-Ogata syndrome inherited from a mother affected by Temple syndrome: a case report and literature review.
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Yang X, Li M, Qi Q, Zhou X, Hao N, Lü Y, and Jiang Y
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Genomic Imprinting, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 14 genetics, Abnormalities, Multiple genetics, Abnormalities, Multiple diagnosis, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide, Imprinting Disorders, Thumb abnormalities, Muscle Hypotonia, Intellectual Disability, Facies, Nails, Malformed, Hallux abnormalities, Prenatal Diagnosis
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Background: Kagami-Ogata syndrome (KOS) and Temple syndrome (TS) are two imprinting disorders characterized by the absence or reduced expression of maternal or paternal genes in the chromosome 14q32 region, respectively. We present a rare prenatally diagnosed case of recurrent KOS inherited from a mother affected by TS., Case Presentation: The woman's two affected pregnancies exhibited recurrent manifestations of prenatal overgrowth, polyhydramnios, and omphalocele, as well as a small bell-shaped thorax with coat-hanger ribs postnatally. Prenatal genetic testing using a single-nucleotide polymorphism array detected a 268.2-kb deletion in the chromosome 14q32 imprinted region inherited from the mother, leading to the diagnosis of KOS. Additionally, the woman carried a de novo deletion in the paternal chromosome 14q32 imprinted region and presented with short stature and small hands and feet, indicating a diagnosis of TS., Conclusions: Given the rarity of KOS as an imprinting disorder, accurate prenatal diagnosis of this rare imprinting disorder depends on two factors: (1) increasing clinician recognition of the clinical phenotype and related genetic mechanism, and (2) emphasizing the importance of imprinted regions in the CMA workflow for laboratory analysis., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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9. Perinatal outcomes after a prenatal diagnosis of a fetal copy number variant: a retrospective population-based cohort study.
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Pynaker C, McCoy J, Halliday J, Lewis S, Amor DJ, Walker SP, and Hui L
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Retrospective Studies, Infant, Newborn, Australia, Adult, Male, Follow-Up Studies, DNA Copy Number Variations, Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Outcome
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Background: There are no established guidelines for the follow up of infants born after a prenatal diagnosis of a genomic copy number variant (CNV), despite their increased risk of developmental issues. The aims of this study were (i) to determine the perinatal outcomes of fetuses diagnosed with and without a CNV, and (ii) to establish a population-based paediatric cohort for long term developmental follow up., Methods: An Australian state-wide research database was screened for pregnant individuals who had a prenatal chromosomal microarray (CMA) between 2013-2019 inclusive. Following linkage to laboratory records and clinical referrer details, hospital records were manually reviewed for study eligibility. Eligible participants were mother-child pairs where the pregnancy resulted in a livebirth, the mother was able to provide informed consent in English (did not require a translator) and the mother was the primary caregiver for the child at hospital discharge after birth. Research invitations were sent by registered post at an average of six years after the prenatal diagnostic test. Statistical analysis was performed in Stata17., Results: Of 1832 prenatal records examined, 1364 (74.5%) mother-child pairs were eligible for recruitment into the follow up cohort. Of the 468 ineligible, 282 (60.3%) had 'no live pregnancy outcome' (209 terminations of pregnancy (TOP) and 73 miscarriages, stillbirths, and infant deaths), 157 (33.5%) required a translator, and 29 (6.2%) were excluded for other reasons. TOP rates varied by the type of fetal CNV detected: 49.3% (109/221) for pathogenic CNVs, 18.2% (58/319) for variants of uncertain significance and 3.3% (42/1292) where no clinically significant CNV was reported on CMA. Almost 77% of invitation letters were successfully delivered (1047/1364), and the subsequent participation rate in the follow up cohort was 19.2% (201/1047)., Conclusions: This study provides Australia's first population-based data on perinatal outcomes following prenatal diagnostic testing with CMA. The relatively high rates of pregnancy loss for those with a prenatal diagnosis of a CNV presented a challenge for establishing a paediatric cohort to examine long term outcomes. Recruiting a mother-child cohort via prenatal ascertainment is a complex and resource-intensive process, but an important step in understanding the impact of a CNV diagnosis in pregnancy and beyond., Trial Registration: ACTRN12620000446965p; Registered on April 6, 2020., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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10. Prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling of a de novo 10q11.21q11.23 duplication associated with a normal phenotype.
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Ouyang L, Li Y, Liu F, and Zeng Q
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 10 genetics, Karyotyping, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Noninvasive Prenatal Testing methods, Genetic Counseling, Phenotype, DNA Copy Number Variations, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Chromosome Duplication genetics
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Copy number variants (CNVs) are an important source of normal and pathogenic genome variations. Unbalanced chromosome abnormalities are either gains or losses of large genomic regions that do not or only minimally clinically affect the individual. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is widely used in the screening of common fetal chromosome aneuploidy. One example is the duplication of 10q11.21q11.23, which includes the 10q11.2 region. This region contains a complex set of low-copy repeats that may lead to various genomic alterations through non-allelic homologous recombination. In this report, we present a case of a de novo 10q11.21q11.23 duplication with a normal phenotype. This case may be helpful for prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling. A combination of NIPT, prenatal ultrasound, karyotype analysis, copy number variation sequencing, and genetic counseling is helpful for the prenatal diagnosis of CNVs., Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestThe authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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11. Periventricular nodular heterotopia in patients with a prenatal diagnosis of myelomeningocele/myeloschisis: associations with seizures and neurodevelopmental outcomes during early childhood.
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Flanders TM, Schreiber JE, Punchak MA, Land SD, Reynolds TA, Soni S, Adzick NS, and Heuer GG
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- Humans, Female, Male, Infant, Child, Preschool, Pregnancy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurodevelopmental Disorders etiology, Neurodevelopmental Disorders diagnostic imaging, Infant, Newborn, Seizures etiology, Seizures diagnostic imaging, Meningomyelocele complications, Meningomyelocele surgery, Meningomyelocele diagnostic imaging, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia complications, Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia diagnostic imaging, Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia surgery
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Purpose: Historically, the presence of gray matter heterotopia was a concern for adverse postnatal neurocognitive status in patients undergoing fetal closure of open spinal dysraphism. The purpose of this study was to evaluate neurodevelopmental outcomes and the onset of seizures during early childhood in patients with a prenatal diagnosis of myelomeningocele/myeloschisis (MMC) and periventricular nodular heterotopia (PVNH)., Methods: All patients evaluated at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment with a diagnosis of MMC between June 2016 to March 2023 were identified. PVNH was determined from prenatal and/or postnatal MRI. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (edition III or IV) were used for neurodevelopmental assessments. Patients were screened for seizures/epilepsy., Results: Of 497 patients evaluated with a prenatal diagnosis of MMC, 99 were found to have PVNH on prenatal MRI, of which 35 had confirmed PVNH on postnatal imaging. From the 497 patients, 398 initially did not exhibit heterotopia on prenatal MRI, but 47 of these then had confirmed postnatal PVNH. The presence of PVNH was not a significant risk factor for postnatal seizures in early childhood. The average neurodevelopmental scores were not significantly different among heterotopia groups for cognitive, language, and motor domains., Conclusion: The presence of PVNH in patients with a prenatal diagnosis of MMC does not indicate an increased risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age. We did not demonstrate an association with seizures/epilepsy. These findings can aid clinicians in prenatal consultation regarding fetal repair of open spinal dysraphism. Long-term follow-up is required to discern the true association between PVNH seen on prenatal imaging and postnatal seizures/epilepsy and neurodevelopmental outcomes., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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12. Perinatal palliative care for family with prenatal diagnosis of Matthew-Wood syndrome.
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Korzeniewska-Eksterowicz A and Moczulska H
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Male, Adult, Infant, Newborn, Abnormalities, Multiple genetics, Abnormalities, Multiple diagnosis, Palliative Care, Prenatal Diagnosis, Perinatal Care
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Matthew-Wood syndrome (MWS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by pathogenic variants of the STRA6 gene. Several studies in the available literature comprise patients with pathogenic variants of gene STRA6 with various phenotypic expressions: from lethal forms of MWS to non-lethal anophthalmia. These reports mainly describe new pathogenic variants and phenotypic expression but do not describe medical or paramedical care for the affected families. In our case report, we describe the second case of MWS in the same family and the benefits of including the patient's family in the perinatal palliative care program. The first pregnancy was terminated with a cesarean section; the boy was intubated in the delivery room and died soon after. The mother was not allowed to say farewell or keep any remembrances of her child. In the second pregnancy, the family was involved in the perinatal palliative care program, and all paramedical aspects, crucial from the parent's perspective, were planned and implemented. Palliative perinatal care enables complex care for the pregnant woman and her family. The possibility of palliative perinatal care is significant in decision-making in families with a high risk of lethal disease in subsequent pregnancies., (© 2023 National Society of Genetic Counselors.)
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13. From prenatal diagnosis to surgical treatment: two case reports of congenital granular cell epulis.
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Han Y, Qiu W, Zhang Y, Hua M, Liu S, and Dong Z
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Gingival Neoplasms surgery, Gingival Neoplasms pathology, Gingival Neoplasms congenital, Adult, Male, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Granular Cell Tumor surgery, Granular Cell Tumor pathology, Granular Cell Tumor congenital, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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Herein, we detail a multidisciplinary approach and sequential treatment for two infants with congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE). Ultrasonic examinations at 34 weeks of gestation revealed prominent oral masses in both fetuses. To devise a carefully considered treatment strategy, a comprehensive multidisciplinary consultation including oral and maxillofacial surgeons, pediatricians, obstetricians, and anesthesiologists was convened. Following cesarean sections, the lesions were successfully removed, measuring approximately 30 × 15 mm and 30 × 20 mm in size, respectively. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that vimentin was positive, S-100 protein was negative, and NSE protein and CD68 protein were negative. These findings underscore the importance of prenatal diagnosis of congenital granular cell epulis for the effective management of these rare benign conditions., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Han, Qiu, Zhang, Hua, Liu and Dong.)
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14. Prenatal diagnosis of SLC25A24 Fontaine progeroid syndrome: description of the fetal phenotype, genotype and detection of parental mosaicism.
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Pannier E, Sekri A, Roux N, Vasiljevic A, El Khattabi L, Chatron N, Grotto S, Menzella D, Grangé G, Thébault F, Massardier J, Fourrage C, Lohmann L, Tsatsaris V, Putoux A, Boutaud L, and Attié-Bitach T
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Pregnancy, Antiporters, Calcium-Binding Proteins, Fetus, Genotype, Mitochondrial Proteins genetics, Mutation genetics, Mosaicism embryology, Phenotype, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Progeria genetics
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Background: Fontaine progeroid syndrome (FPS, OMIM 612289) is a recently identified genetic disorder stemming from pathogenic variants in the SLC25A24 gene, encoding a mitochondrial carrier protein. It encompasses Gorlin-Chaudry-Moss syndrome and Fontaine-Farriaux syndrome, primarily manifesting as craniosynostosis with brachycephaly, distinctive dysmorphic facial features, hypertrichosis, severe prenatal and postnatal growth restriction, limb shortening, and early aging with characteristic skin changes, phalangeal anomalies, and genital malformations., Cases: All known occurrences of FPS have been postnatally observed until now. Here, we present the first two prenatal cases identified during the second trimester of pregnancy. While affirming the presence of most postnatal abnormalities in prenatal cases, we note the absence of a progeroid appearance in young fetuses. Notably, our reports introduce new phenotypic features like encephalocele and nephromegaly, which were previously unseen postnatally. Moreover, paternal SLC25A24 mosaicism was detected in one case., Conclusions: We present the initial two fetal instances of FPS, complemented by thorough phenotypic and genetic assessments. Our findings expand the phenotypical spectrum of FPS, unveiling new fetal phenotypic characteristics. Furthermore, one case underscores a potential novel inheritance pattern in this disorder. Lastly, our observations emphasize the efficacy of exome/genome sequencing in both prenatal and postmortem diagnosis of rare polymalformative syndromes with a normal karyotype and array-based comparative genomic hybridization (CGH)., (© 2024 The Author(s). Birth Defects Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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15. Challenges of prenatal diagnosis in obese pregnant women.
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Siddiqui F, Kalache K, Ahmed B, and Konje JC
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Obesity complications, Aneuploidy, Obesity, Morbid complications, Obesity, Maternal, Congenital Abnormalities diagnostic imaging, Congenital Abnormalities diagnosis, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Pregnancy Complications diagnostic imaging, Pregnancy Complications diagnosis
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Obesity rates are increasing world-wide with most of the increase in women of the reproductive age group. While recognised as an important contributor to non-communicable diseases, pregnant women with obesity are particularly at risk of not only maternal and pregnant complications but also have an increased risk of congenital malformations. Furthermore, pregnant obese women are more likely to be older and therefore at a greater risk of aneuploidy. Prenatal diagnosis in these women especially those who are morbidly obese is challenging due not only to their weight but the implications of the increase adiposity on biochemical markers of aneuploidy. In this review we discuss the current challenges in providing prenatal diagnosis for these women including those related to the ergonomics of ultrasound and those inherent in them because of their obesity. Appropriate counselling for these women should include the lower sensitivity of the tests, the difficulties in performing some of the procedures (imaging and invasive testing) as well as the increased risk of structural abnormalities related to their obesity., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None of the authors have a conflict of interest to declare., (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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16. [Genetic analysis and prenatal diagnosis for a Chinese pedigree affected with Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease].
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Tang Z, Zheng C, Wang W, He Z, Zhang C, Wang Y, Ma Q, and Guo H
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Pregnancy, East Asian People genetics, Exome Sequencing, Heterozygote, Mutation, Pedigree, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Genetic Testing, Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant genetics, Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant diagnostic imaging, Prenatal Diagnosis, TRPP Cation Channels genetics
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Objective: To explore the clinical phenotype and genetic etiology for a Chinese pedigree affected with Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)., Methods: A pedigree with ADPKD diagnosed at the Department of Gynaecology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in December 2020 was selected as the study subject. Clinical data of the pedigree was collected, and whole exome sequencing (WES) was carried out for the proband. Candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing of the proband and her relatives., Results: Fetal ultrasonography showed increased volume and parenchymal echogenicity in both kidneys. The fetus was found to harbor c.11098C>T (p.R3700C) and c.11039T>C (p.F3680S) compound heterozygous variants of the PKD1 gene, which were respectively inherited from its mother and father. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), both variants were predicted to be likely pathogenic (PM1+PM2_supporting+PP3)., Conclusion: The c.11098C>T (p.R3700C) and c.11039T>C (p.F3680S) compound heterozygous variants of the PKD1 gene probably underlay the ADPKD in the fetus. Above finding has provided guidance for the genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for this pedigree.
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17. Disparities in Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defects: The Interplay of Insurance and Urbanicity.
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Woo JL, Gandhi R, Iyengar T, Yee LM, Davis MM, Grobman WA, Johnson J, Patel A, and Laternser C
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, United States epidemiology, Insurance, Health, Insurance Coverage, Urban Population, Heart Defects, Congenital diagnosis, Heart Defects, Congenital epidemiology, Healthcare Disparities, Prenatal Diagnosis
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18. [Prenatal diagnosis of a fetus with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome].
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Peng J, Yang B, Wang H, Zhang Z, Cui F, Li H, Zhao Y, and Liu L
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Fetus abnormalities, Fetus diagnostic imaging, Mutation, Male, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome genetics, CREB-Binding Protein genetics, Prenatal Diagnosis, Exome Sequencing
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Objective: To explore the clinical characteristics and variant of CREBBP gene in a fetus with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS)., Methods: A fetus with RSTS diagnosed at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in August 2022 was selected as the study subject. Clinical data, amniotic fluid sample of the fetus and peripheral blood samples of its parents were collected for whole exome sequencing (WES). Candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing., Results: Foot malformation, cerebellar vermis agenesis, brain agenesis, polysyndactyly of the big toes and other phenotypes were found by prenatal ultrasound. WES revealed that the fetus has harbored a heterozygous c.4684G>T (p.E1562*) variant in exon 28 of the CREBBP gene (NM_004380.3), which was de novo in origin. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the variant was predicted to be pathogenic (PVS1+PS2_Moderate+PM2_Supporting). After genetic counseling, the couple had opted to terminate the pregnancy and refused autopsy of the fetus., Conclusion: The c.4684G>T (p.E1562*) variant of the CREBBP gene probably underlay the RSTS in this fetus. The newly discovered variant has enriched the mutational spectrum of the CREBBP gene and illustrated that WES is an efficient tool for the prenatal diagnosis of RSTS.
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19. CEDNIK Syndrome - A Report of a Clinically Recognizable Disorder with Prenatal Diagnosis.
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Bijarnia-Mahay S, Bhatia S, Gupta D, Sud A, Dubey S, and Saxena R
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Syndrome, Abnormalities, Multiple, Infant, Newborn, Male, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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20. Comment to "Optimizing prenatal diagnosis and referral of classic bladder exstrophy: lessons from a single-institution experience".
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Weiss DA
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Ultrasonography, Prenatal methods, Bladder Exstrophy surgery, Bladder Exstrophy diagnosis, Referral and Consultation, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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21. Response to commentary on "Optimizing prenatal diagnosis and referral of classic bladder exstrophy: Lessons from a single-institution experience".
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Hirsch AM and Gearhart JP
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Bladder Exstrophy surgery, Bladder Exstrophy diagnosis, Referral and Consultation, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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22. Exosomal miRNAs in prenatal diagnosis: Recent advances.
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Jin K, Shen S, Shi R, Xu X, and Hu M
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- Humans, Pregnancy, Female, Biomarkers, Exosomes genetics, Exosomes metabolism, MicroRNAs, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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Exosomes, small membranous microvesicles released by cells, contain a range of bioactive molecules, including proteins and miRNAs, which play critical roles in intercellular communication and physiological and pathological processes. Current research suggests that exosomal miRNAs could serve as valuable biomarkers for prenatal diseases, offering a noninvasive method for early detection and monitoring. Studies linking exosomal miRNAs to various birth defects, including fetal growth restriction, urinary tract malformations, cardiovascular system malformations, and hereditary diseases like Down syndrome, were discussed. However, there are some conflicting study findings due to different exosome separation methods. Here, we also discussed exosome separation methods, emphasizing the importance of method selection based on specific purposes and sample types. Further studies are needed to standardize isolation techniques, understand the specific mechanisms underlying exosomal miRNA function, and develop reliable noninvasive prenatal diagnostic indicators. Overall, exosomal miRNAs show promise as potential biomarkers for prenatal diagnosis, but further research is necessary to validate their clinical utility., Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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23. [Identification and prenatal diagnosis for a novel NIPBL variant in a fetus with Cornelia de Lange syndrome].
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Zhao Y, Shan S, Zhang K, Jin H, Hou F, and Cao L
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Fetus abnormalities, Exome Sequencing, De Lange Syndrome genetics, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Cell Cycle Proteins genetics
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Objective: To explore the genetic basis for a fetus with nuchal cystic hygroma identified in the first trimester and cholecystomegaly identified in the middle trimester of pregnancy., Methods: A 27-year-old pregnant woman who had presented at the Antenatal Diagnostic Center of Jinan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital on October 25, 2018 was selected as the study subject. Chorionic villus sampling was carried out in the first trimester for chromosomal karyotyping and SNP-Array analysis. Amniocentesis was carried out in the second trimester, and peripheral blood of the couple was collected at the same time. Trio whole exome sequencing (WES) was carried out, and candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing and bioinformatic analysis., Results: No abnormality was found by chromosomal karyotyping and SNP-Array, whilst high-throughput sequencing revealed that the fetus had harbored a heterozygous c.7732A>T (p.K2578X) nonsense variant of the NIPBL gene. Following elected abortion, the autopsy results were consistent with features of Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS). The same variant was detected in neither parents and was unreported in the literature. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), it was classified as pathogenic (PVS1+PS2+PM2_Supporting+PP3)., Conclusion: The novel nonsense variant of the NIPBL gene probably underlay the genetic etiology of CdLS in this fetus. Above finding has also enriched the mutational spectrum of the NIPBL gene.
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24. Combined Application of Multiple Techniques in Prenatal Diagnosis of a Fetus with Turner Syndrome.
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Chen W and Zhang T
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Chromosomes, Human, X genetics, Adult, Chromosome Banding, Turner Syndrome diagnosis, Turner Syndrome genetics, In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence methods, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Karyotyping
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Background: The clinical features of Turner syndrome (TS) involve multiple organ system dysplasia, among which growth retardation and gonadal dysplasia are the most important clinical phenotypes., Methods: G banding karyotype analysis, chromosome microarray (CMA), and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were used for prenatal diagnosis of fetal chromosomes., Results: The result of fetal chromosome karyotype analysis was 46,XX. CMA showed arr[GRCh38]Xp22.33 p22.13(251888_18176046)x1,Xq27.1q28(140998347_156003433)x3. FISH indicated that the short arm end fragment of X chromosome was monomer and the long arm end fragment was trisomy., Conclusions: The fetal chromosome karyotype was normal, but CMA indicated that there was deletion and duplication of X chromosome. FISH verified the CMA results, locating the deletion and duplication fragments. CMA and FISH make up for the shortcomings of chromosome karyotype analysis technique. It is suggested that multiple detection methods should be applied in genetic prenatal diagnosis.
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25. Prevalence of congenital anomalies and prenatal diagnosis by birth institution (public vs. non-public): indicators of inequality in access to elective termination of pregnancy for fetal anomalies
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Brun, Paloma, Groisman, Boris, Bidondo, María Paz, Barbero, Pablo, Trotta, Marianela, and Liascovich, Rosa
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26. Prenatal Diagnosis of Cerebellar Cortical Dysplasia: Case Report
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Ding, Yan, Chen, Zhixuan, Wen, Huaxuan, Luo, Dandan, Yuan, Ying, Zhang, Shaojun, Zhong, Xiaohong, and Li, Shengli
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27. Prenatal diagnosis, pregnancy determination and follow up of sex chromosome aneuploidy screened by non-invasive prenatal testing from 122 453 unselected singleton pregnancies: A retrospective analysis of 7-year experience.
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Luo X, Liu W, Hu L, Cong X, Liu X, Niu H, Zhou F, Li G, Wen L, and Guo Y
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Retrospective Studies, Adult, Noninvasive Prenatal Testing methods, Follow-Up Studies, Amniocentesis, Aneuploidy, Sex Chromosome Aberrations, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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The phenotype of SCA patients are diversities, make prenatal counseling and parental decision-making following the prenatal diagnosis of SCA more complicated and challenging. NIPT has higher sensitivity and specificity in screening trisomy 21 syndrome, but the effectiveness of NIPT in detecting SCA is still controversial. This study is a large-scale retrospective cohort of positive SCA screened from unselected singleton pregnancies by non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) from a single prenatal center of a tertiary hospital. Clinical information, indications, diagnostic results, ultrasound findings, pregnancy determinations, and follow-up were reviewed and analyzed. 596 cases of SCA positive were screened out of 122 453, giving a positive detection rate of 0.49%. 510 cases (85.6%) conducted with amniocentesis to detect fetal chromosome, of which 236 were confirmed as true positive of SCA with PPV of 46.3% (236/510). Of the 236 cases confirmed as true positive SCA, 114 cases (48.3%)chose to terminate the pregnancy (93.0%, 65.3%, 15.4% and 10.9% for 45,X, 47,XXY, 47,XXX and 47,XYY, respectively), 122 cases (51.7%) elected to continue the pregnancy. In conclusions, NIPT as a first-tier routine method for screening autosomal aneuploidies, also could play an important role in screening SCA. Low-risk pregnant women are the main indication for the detection of SCA as NIPT test provides to non-selective population. For 47,XXX and 47,XYY with mild phenotype, couples would like to continue the pregnancy. But for 45,X and 47,XXY, parents apt to terminate pregnancy no matter ultrasound abnormalities were found or not., (© 2024 Japanese Teratology Society.)
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28. Prenatal diagnosis of fetuses with absent/hypoplastic nasal bone in second-trimester using chromosomal microarray analysis.
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Chen X, Jiang Y, Zeng S, Zhuang J, and Lin N
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Fetus, Chromosome Aberrations embryology, Ultrasonography, Prenatal methods, Genetic Association Studies methods, Nasal Bone diagnostic imaging, Nasal Bone abnormalities, Microarray Analysis methods, Pregnancy Trimester, Second, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, DNA Copy Number Variations genetics, Karyotyping methods
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Background: Pathogenic copy number variants (pCNVs) are associated with fetal ultrasound anomalies, which can be efficiently identified through chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA). The primary objective of the present study was to enhance understanding of the genotype-phenotype correlation in fetuses exhibiting absent or hypoplastic nasal bones using CMA., Methods: Enrolled in the present study were 94 cases of fetuses with absent/hypoplastic nasal bone, which were divided into an isolated absent/hypoplastic nasal bone group (n = 49) and a non-isolated group (n = 45). All pregnant women enrolled in the study underwent karyotype analysis and CMA to assess chromosomal abnormalities in the fetuses., Results: Karyotype analysis and CMA detection were successfully performed in all cases. The results of karyotype and CMA indicate the presence of 11 cases of chromosome aneuploidy, with trisomy 21 being the most prevalent among them. A small supernumerary marker chromosome (sSMC) detected by karyotype analysis was further interpreted as a pCNV by CMA. Additionally, CMA detection elicited three cases of pCNVs, despite normal findings in their karyotype analysis results. Among them, one case of Roche translocation was identified to be a UPD in chromosome 15 with a low proportion of trisomy 15. Further, a significant difference in the detection rate of pCNVs was observed between non-isolated and isolated absent/hypoplastic nasal bone (24.44% vs. 8.16%, p < .05)., Conclusion: The present study enhances the utility of CMA in diagnosing the etiology of absent or hypoplastic nasal bone in fetuses. Further, isolated cases of absent or hypoplastic nasal bone strongly suggest the presence of chromosomal abnormalities, necessitating genetic evaluation through CMA., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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29. Investigation of the genetic and clinical features of laterality disorders in prenatal diagnosis: discovery of a novel compound heterozygous mutation in the DNAH11 gene
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Zhang, Simin, Wang, Jingjing, Sun, Lijuan, Han, Jijing, Xiong, Xiaowei, Xiao, Dan, and Wu, Qingqing
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30. An unusual presentation of de novo RAC3 variation in prenatal diagnosis
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Meunier, Colombine, Cassart, Marie, Kostyla, Karole, Simonis, Nicolas, Monestier, Olivier, and Tessier, Aude
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31. Whole-exome-based single nucleotide variants and copy number analysis for prenatal diagnosis of compound heterozygosity of SMPD4.
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Du J, Li L, and Fu D
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Heterozygote, Arthrogryposis genetics, Arthrogryposis diagnosis, Male, Exome genetics, Mutation genetics, Neurodevelopmental Disorders genetics, Neurodevelopmental Disorders diagnosis, DNA Copy Number Variations genetics, Exome Sequencing methods, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Sphingomyelin Phosphodiesterase genetics, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide genetics, Microcephaly genetics
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Background: Biallelic loss-of-function variants in SMPD4 cause a rare and severe neurodevelopmental disorder. These variants have been identified in a group of children with neurodevelopmental disorders with microcephaly, arthrogryposis, and structural brain anomalies. SMPD4 encodes a sphingomyelinase that hydrolyzes sphingomyelin into ceramide at neutral pH and can thereby affect membrane lipid homeostasis. SMPD4 localizes to the membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear envelope and interacts with nuclear pore complexes., Materials and Methods: For the efficient prenatal diagnosis of rare and undiagnosed diseases, the parallel detection of copy number variants (CNVs) and single nucleotide variants using whole-exome analysis is required. A physical examination of the parents was performed. Karyotype and whole-exome analysis were performed for the fetus and the parents., Results: A fetus with microcephaly and arthrogryposis; biallelic null variants (c.387-1G>A; Chr2[GRCh38]: g.130142742_130202459del) were detected by whole-exome sequencing (WES). We have reported for the first time the biallelic loss-of-function mutations in SMPD4 in patients born to unrelated parents in China., Conclusion: WES could replace chromosomal microarray analysis and copy number variation sequencing as a more cost-effective genetic test for detecting CNVs and diagnosing highly heterogeneous conditions., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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32. Prenatal diagnosis and in utero treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia: An up-to-date comprehensive review.
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Okpaise OO, Ahn H, Tonni G, and Ruano R
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Fetal Therapies methods, Glucocorticoids therapeutic use, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital diagnosis, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital therapy, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Dexamethasone therapeutic use, Dexamethasone administration & dosage
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a term that encompasses a wide range of conditions that affect the adrenals. Diagnosis and treatment before birth are important as irreparable birth defects can be avoided, decreasing the need for surgical intervention later in life, especially regarding genitalia anomalies. Although early implementation of dexamethasone in the prenatal treatment of CAH has been controversial, there is recent evidence that this treatment can reduce long-term complications., (© 2024 The Authors. Prenatal Diagnosis published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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33. Validation of low-pass genome sequencing for prenatal diagnosis.
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Mighton C, Noor A, Watkins N, Di Gioacchino V, Lerner-Ellis J, Wong A, Mukharryamova E, Anggala N, Chitayat D, and Greenfeld E
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- Pregnancy, Female, Humans, Chromosome Mapping, Microarray Analysis, Prenatal Diagnosis, DNA Copy Number Variations
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Objective: Chromosomal microarray (CMA), while considered the gold standard for detecting copy number variants (CNVs) in prenatal diagnostics, has its limitations, including the necessity to replace aging microarray equipment, low throughput, a static design, and an inefficient multi-day workflow. This study evaluates the feasibility of low-pass genome sequencing (LP-GS) as a potential replacement for CMA in prenatal diagnostics., Methods: We comprehensively compared LP-GS at 10x and 5x average depths with CMA in a prenatal laboratory. We examined parameters, including concordance, sensitivity, specificity, workflow efficiency, and cost-effectiveness., Results: We found a high degree of agreement between LP-GS and CMA for detecting CNVs and absence of heterozygosity. Furthermore, compared to CMA, LP-GS increased workflow efficiency and proved to be cost-neutral at 10x and cost-effective at 5x., Conclusion: Our study suggests that LP-GS is a promising alternative to CMA in prenatal diagnostics, offering advantages, including a more efficient workflow and scalability for larger testing volumes. Importantly, for clinical laboratories that have adopted next-generation sequencing in a separate capacity, LP-GS facilitates a unified NGS-centric approach, enabling workflow consolidation. By offering a single, streamlined platform for detecting a broad range of genetic variants, LP-GS may represent a critical step toward enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of prenatal laboratories., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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34. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital chloride diarrhea: A case report.
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Cheng Q and Huang C
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- Pregnancy, Child, Female, Humans, Diarrhea etiology, Genetic Counseling, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Diarrhea congenital, Metabolism, Inborn Errors diagnosis, Metabolism, Inborn Errors genetics
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Congenital chloride diarrhea (CCD) is a rare but significant genetic disorder characterized by severe electrolyte imbalances resulting from impaired intestinal chloride absorption. Affected children experience persistent diarrhea, dehydration, and malnutrition, complicating medical and developmental care. The enhancement of prenatal detection is crucial for improved patient management, early interventions, and informed genetic counseling. However, despite advancements in medicine, the complex nature and rarity of CCD make prenatal detection challenging. In this study, we report a fetal case where prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effectively identified the distinctive characteristics of CCD, providing insights into the complexities of diagnosis and suggesting avenues for enhanced early detection strategies., (Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría.)
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35. Prenatal Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis by Celocentesis.
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Giambona A, Vinciguerra M, Leto F, Cassarà F, Marchese G, Cigna V, Orlandi E, Mugavero ME, Cucinella G, Maggio A, Termini L, Makrydimas G, D'Alcamo E, and Picciotto F
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, beta-Thalassemia genetics, beta-Thalassemia diagnosis, Fetus, Cystic Fibrosis genetics, Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator genetics
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Celocentesis is a new sampling tool for prenatal diagnosis available from 7 weeks in case of couples at risk for genetic diseases. In this study, we reported the feasibility of earlier prenatal diagnosis by celocentesis in four cases of cystic fibrosis and one case of cystic fibrosis and β-thalassemia co-inherited in the same fetus. Celomic fluids were aspired from the celomic cavity between 8
+2 and 9+3 weeks of gestation and fetal cells were picked up by micromanipulator. Maternal DNA contamination was tested and target regions of fetal DNA containing parental pathogenetic variants of CFTR and HBB genes were amplified and sequenced. Four of the five fetuses resulted as being affected by cystic fibrosis and, in all cases, the women decided to interrupt the pregnancy. In the other case, the fetus presented a healthy carrier of cystic fibrosis. The results were confirmed in three cases on placental tissue. In one case, no abortive tissue was obtained. In the last case, the woman refused the prenatal diagnosis to confirm the celocentesis data; the pregnancy is ongoing without complications. This procedure provides prenatal diagnosis of monogenic diseases at least four weeks earlier than traditional procedures, reducing the anxiety of patients and providing the option for medical termination of the affected fetus at 8-10 weeks of gestation, which is less traumatic and safer than surgical termination in the second trimester.- Published
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36. Development of Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders (DANNIgene)
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37. [Genetic analysis of two families with abnormal findings upon prenatal diagnosis].
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Wang W, Ren C, Yang W, Ju M, Zhang H, Li D, and Zhang Y
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Male, Adult, Chromosome Aberrations, Translocation, Genetic, Genetic Testing methods, Chromosome Deletion, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Karyotyping, DNA Copy Number Variations
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Objective: To carry out genetic analysis on two families with carriers of small terminal translocations using karyotyping analysis and genomic copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq)., Methods: Two couples undergoing prenatal diagnosis at the Tianjin Central Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology respectively on April 12, 2020 and December 17, 2021 were selected as the study subjects. With informed consent, amniotic fluid and peripheral blood samples were collected and subjected to conventional karyotyping and CNV-seq analysis for the detection of chromosomal microdeletion/duplications., Results: Both couples had given births to children with chromosomal aberrations previously, and both fetuses were found to have abnormal karyotypes. CNV-seq showed that they had harbored microdeletion/duplications, and their mothers had both carried balanced translocations involving terminal fragments of chromosomes., Conclusion: For fetuses with small chromosomal segmental abnormalities, their parental origin should be traced, and the diagnosis should be confirmed with combined genetic techniques.
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38. [Analysis of PAH gene variants and prenatal diagnosis for 43 Chinese pedigrees affected with Phenylketonuria].
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Chai Y, Ning H, Xia J, Wang Y, and Kong X
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Male, High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing, Alleles, Adult, Mutation, China, East Asian People, Phenylketonurias genetics, Phenylketonurias diagnosis, Prenatal Diagnosis, Phenylalanine Hydroxylase genetics, Pedigree, Asian People genetics
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Objective: To explore the characteristics of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene variants and prenatal diagnosis for 43 Chinese pedigrees affected with Phenylketonuria (PKU)., Methods: Forty three PKU pedigrees diagnosed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between 2019 and 2021 were selected as the study subjects. Variants of the PAH gene of the probands were screened by high-throughput sequencing, and candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing. Negative cases were further analyzed by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) to detect large fragment deletions and duplications of the PAH gene. For 43 women undergoing subsequent pregnancy, Sanger sequencing, MLPA, combined with short tandem repeats (STR) sequence-based linkage analysis, were carried out for prenatal diagnosis., Results: Among the 86 alleles carried by the 43 probands, 78 nucleotide variants (90.70%) and 3 large deletions (3.49%) were found based on high-throughput sequencing and MLPA. The 81 mutant alleles had included 21 missense variants, 5 splice site variants, 4 nonsense variants, 2 microdeletions, 1 insertional variant and 2 large fragment deletions. Relatively common variants have included p.Arg243Gln (23.26%), p.Arg111Ter (8.14%), EX6-96A>G (6.98%), p.Val399Val (5.81%) and p.Arg413Pro (4.65%). Most of the variants were located in exons 7, 11, 3, 6 and 12. For the 43 families undergoing prenatal diagnosis, 9 fetuses (20.45%) were diagnosed with PKU, 20 (45.45%) were heterozygous carriers, and 15 (34.09%) did not carry the same pathogenic allele as the proband. All neonates were followed up till 6 months old, and the accuracy of prenatal diagnosis was 100%., Conclusion: The combination of high-throughput sequencing, Sanger sequencing, MLPA and linkage analysis can increase the diagnostic rate of PKU and attain accurate prenatal diagnosis.
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39. [Expert consensus on the prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling for uniparental disomy-related imprinting disorders].
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Cyto And Genomics Group Of Medical Genetics Branch Of Chinese Medical Association, Liu N, Shi P, Liu L, and Kong X
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- Humans, Pregnancy, Female, Consensus, Genetic Testing methods, Imprinting Disorders, Prenatal Diagnosis, Uniparental Disomy genetics, Uniparental Disomy diagnosis, Genetic Counseling, Genomic Imprinting
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Uniparental disomy (UPD)-related imprinting disorders are a group of congenital disorders which can lead to severe birth defects. Their molecular etiology is the occurrence of UPD in the genomic imprinting regions, which may cause disturbed expression of parent-of-origin imprinted genes. With the widespread applications of genetic testing techniques, the prenatal diagnosis of UPD-related imprinted diseases has gradually become clinical routines. However, due to the complicated pathogenesis of such disorders, currently there is still a lack of standards and norms for the understanding, diagnosis, management and genetic counseling. By referring to the relevant guidelines and consensus, the latest progress of research, and opinions from experts in the relevant fields, the writing group has formulated a consensus over the prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling for UPD-related imprinting disorders, with an aim to provide a more accurate and rational evaluation in prenatal clinics.
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40. Optical Genome Mapping in Prenatal Diagnosis: Democratizing Comprehensive Cytogenomic Testing.
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Mathew MT and Akkari YMN
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Chromosome Mapping, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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41. "Collateral beauty." Experiences and needs of professionals caring for parents continuing pregnancy after a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis: A grounded theory study.
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Wiesner K, Hein K, Borasio GD, and Führer M
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Qualitative Research, Male, Health Personnel psychology, Attitude of Health Personnel, Middle Aged, Grief, Grounded Theory, Palliative Care psychology, Parents psychology, Prenatal Diagnosis psychology
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Background: Caring for parents continuing pregnancy after learning about a severe life-limiting condition in their unborn is challenging. Most existing studies focus on affected families, whereas research on the subjective experience of care professionals is scarce., Aim: We aimed to (1) explore experiences and needs of involved care professionals, (2) obtain information about existing care structures, and (3) identify requirements for a structured perinatal palliative care program., Design: Grounded Theory study using theoretical sampling. Data was collected by semi-structured interviews and analyzed following the principles of grounded theory coding and situational analysis., Setting: A total of 18 professionals from 12 different services in Munich and surroundings participated in the study: 8 physicians, 3 midwives, 2 nurses, 1 each pregnancy counselor, grief counselor, chaplain, clinical psychologist, and undertaker., Results: Several organizations provide support for affected parents, but inter-institutional communication is scarce. Due to the lack of a dedicated perinatal palliative care program, professionals make immense and partly unpaid efforts to support concerned parents. Providers experience "collateral beauty" in their work despite all the suffering and grief. This includes the development of a humble attitude and feelings of gratitude toward life, the feeling of having a meaningful task and professional as well as personal growth. Requirements for a structured perinatal palliative care program include: fostering peer support, ensuring regular supervision, and enhancing interdisciplinary exchange., Conclusions: Perinatal palliative care demands a high level of personal engagement but is experienced as highly rewarding by care professionals., Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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42. [Prenatal diagnosis of a fetus with 1p36 deletion syndrome and 3p26.3p25.2 duplication].
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Zhao J, Gao J, Zhao X, and Li L
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Trisomy genetics, Trisomy diagnosis, Chromosome Disorders genetics, Chromosome Disorders embryology, Chromosome Disorders diagnosis, In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence, Fetus abnormalities, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 1 genetics, Chromosome Deletion, Prenatal Diagnosis, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 3 genetics, Chromosome Duplication, Karyotyping
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Objective: To explore the characteristics of a fetus with chromosome 1p36 deletion syndrome and 3p26.3p25.2 duplication., Methods: A pregnant woman who had attended the Genetic Counseling Clinic of Linyi People's Hospital on February 22, 2022 and her fetus were selected as the study subjects. Clinical data were collected. Chromosomal karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) were carried out for the prenatal diagnosis., Results: Ultrasonography at 24th gestational week revealed that the fetus had ventricular septal defect, single umbilical artery, and slight widening of left lateral ventricle (12 mm). The woman was found to have a karyotype of 46,XX,t(1;3)(p36.22;p25.2), and the result of FISH was t(1;3)(3pter+,1qter+;1pter+,3qter+). The fetus was found to have a karyotype of 46,X?,add(1)(p36), and CMA confirmed that it has a 9.0 Mb deletion at 1p36.33p36.22 and a 12.6 Mb duplication at 3p26.3p25.2. Combining the maternal karyotype, the molecular karyotype of the fetus was determined as 46,X?,der(1)t(1;3)(p36.22;p25.2)mat.arr[hg19]1p36.33p36.22(849467_9882666)×1, 3p26.3p25.2(61892_12699607)×3, with the former known to be associated with 1p36 deletion syndrome., Conclusion: The fetus was diagnosed with 1p36 deletion syndrome, and its 1p36.33p36.22 deletion and 3p26.3p25.2 duplication had both derived from the balanced translocation carried by its mother.
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43. Prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities using optical genome mapping vs chromosomal microarray.
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Hu P, Xu Y, Zhang Q, Zhou R, Ji X, Wang Y, and Xu Z
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Chromosome Mapping methods, Chromosome Disorders diagnosis, Chromosome Disorders genetics, Microarray Analysis methods, Chromosome Aberrations, Prenatal Diagnosis methods
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44. [Efficiency of CNV-seq in detecting fetal DMD gene deletion or duplication in prenatal diagnosis].
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Qiu X, Guo JJ, Jin CC, He J, Wang L, Yang BC, Zhang YH, Zhu BS, and Tang XH
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- Humans, Pregnancy, Female, Retrospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Dystrophin genetics, Fetus abnormalities, Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction methods, DNA Copy Number Variations, Prenatal Diagnosis methods, Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne genetics, Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne diagnosis, Gene Duplication, Gene Deletion
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Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq) to detect the deletion or duplication of DMD gene in prenatal diagnosis. Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out on the CNV-seq results of 34 544 fetuses diagnosed in the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2018 to July 2023. A total of 156 cases of fetuses were collected, including Group 1:125 cases with family history of Duchenne muscular dystrophy or Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD/BMD), and Group 2:31 cases with no family history but a DMD gene deletion or duplication was detected unexpectedly by CNV-seq. Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) was used as a standard method to detect the deletion or duplication. Consistency test was carried out basing on the results of CNV-seq and MLPA of all 156 cases. Results: Comparing to MLPA, CNV-seq had a coincidence rate of 92.3% (144/156) for DMD gene deletion or duplication, with a sensitivity and positive predictive value of 88.2%, with a specificity and negative predictive value of 94.3%, a missed detection rate of 3.8%, and a Kappa value of 0.839. CNV-seq missed 4 cases with deletions and 2 with duplications due to involved fragments less than 100 Kb, among 20 cases of deletions and 6 cases of duplications detected by MLPA in Group 1. In Group 2, the deletions and duplications detected by CNV-seq were 42% (13/31) and 58% (18/31), respectively, in which the percentage of duplication was higher than that in Group 1. Among those 18 cases with duplications, 3 cases with duplication locating in exon 42~67 were likely pathogenic; while 9 cases with duplication covering the 5' or 3' end of the DMD gene, containing exon 1 or 79 and with only one breakpoint within the gene, along with the last 6 cases with duplications locating at chrX: 32650635_32910000 detected only by CNV-seq, which might be judged as variants of uncertain significance. Conclusions: CNV-seq has a good efficiency to detect fetal DMD gene deletion or duplication in prenatal diagnosis, while a further verification test by MLPA is recommended. The duplications on chrX: 32650635_32910000, 5' or 3' end of DMD gene detected by CNV-seq should be carefully verified and assessed because those variants appear to be nonpathogenic polymorphisms.
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45. Single gene non-invasive prenatal testing when the father is not available for testing; concerns regarding Wynn et al., Prenatal Diagnosis 2023. 43:1344-54.
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Williams J 3rd and Benn P
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- Pregnancy, Female, Humans, Male, Fathers, Genetic Testing, Prenatal Diagnosis, Down Syndrome diagnosis
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46. A case of dichorionic twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence with prenatal diagnosis of vascular anastomosis in the first trimester.
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Aoki S, Iwata R, Tomita J, Yokota H, and Takahara T
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- Pregnancy, Female, Humans, Pregnancy Trimester, First, Anastomosis, Surgical, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Pregnancy, Twin, Prenatal Diagnosis, Fetofetal Transfusion diagnostic imaging, Fetofetal Transfusion surgery
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47. Improving prenatal diagnosis through standards and aggregation.
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Duyzend MH, Cacheiro P, Jacobsen JOB, Giordano J, Brand H, Wapner RJ, Talkowski ME, Robinson PN, and Smedley D
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- Pregnancy, Female, Humans, Phenotype, Genomics, Algorithms, Prenatal Diagnosis, Precision Medicine
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Advances in sequencing and imaging technologies enable enhanced assessment in the prenatal space, with a goal to diagnose and predict the natural history of disease, to direct targeted therapies, and to implement clinical management, including transfer of care, election of supportive care, and selection of surgical interventions. The current lack of standardization and aggregation stymies variant interpretation and gene discovery, which hinders the provision of prenatal precision medicine, leaving clinicians and patients without an accurate diagnosis. With large amounts of data generated, it is imperative to establish standards for data collection, processing, and aggregation. Aggregated and homogeneously processed genetic and phenotypic data permits dissection of the genomic architecture of prenatal presentations of disease and provides a dataset on which data analysis algorithms can be tuned to the prenatal space. Here we discuss the importance of generating aggregate data sets and how the prenatal space is driving the development of interoperable standards and phenotype-driven tools., (© 2024 The Authors. Prenatal Diagnosis published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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48. Persistant Left Superior Vena Cava with and Without Right Superior Vena Cava: Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis
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Kahramanoglu, Ozge, Demirci, Oya, Uygur, Lutfiye, Erol, Nurdan, Schiattarella, Antonio, and Rapisarda, Agnese Maria Chiara
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49. Prenatal Diagnosis of Poretti-Boltshauser Syndrome – a Case Report of a Molar Tooth Sign Mimic
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Pereira-Macedo, Miguel, Grangeia, Ana, Braga, Ana Costa, Rolim, Ricardo, and Matias, Alexandra
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50. Perinatal outcomes after a prenatal diagnosis of a fetal copy number variant: a retrospective population-based cohort study
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Cecilia Pynaker, Jacqui McCoy, Jane Halliday, Sharon Lewis, David J. Amor, Susan P. Walker, Lisa Hui, and On behalf of the PALM cohort study group
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Prenatal diagnosis ,Chromosomal microarray analysis ,Copy number variants ,Variant of uncertain significance ,Perinatal outcomes ,Cohort studies ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Abstract Background There are no established guidelines for the follow up of infants born after a prenatal diagnosis of a genomic copy number variant (CNV), despite their increased risk of developmental issues. The aims of this study were (i) to determine the perinatal outcomes of fetuses diagnosed with and without a CNV, and (ii) to establish a population-based paediatric cohort for long term developmental follow up. Methods An Australian state-wide research database was screened for pregnant individuals who had a prenatal chromosomal microarray (CMA) between 2013–2019 inclusive. Following linkage to laboratory records and clinical referrer details, hospital records were manually reviewed for study eligibility. Eligible participants were mother–child pairs where the pregnancy resulted in a livebirth, the mother was able to provide informed consent in English (did not require a translator) and the mother was the primary caregiver for the child at hospital discharge after birth. Research invitations were sent by registered post at an average of six years after the prenatal diagnostic test. Statistical analysis was performed in Stata17. Results Of 1832 prenatal records examined, 1364 (74.5%) mother–child pairs were eligible for recruitment into the follow up cohort. Of the 468 ineligible, 282 (60.3%) had ‘no live pregnancy outcome’ (209 terminations of pregnancy (TOP) and 73 miscarriages, stillbirths, and infant deaths), 157 (33.5%) required a translator, and 29 (6.2%) were excluded for other reasons. TOP rates varied by the type of fetal CNV detected: 49.3% (109/221) for pathogenic CNVs, 18.2% (58/319) for variants of uncertain significance and 3.3% (42/1292) where no clinically significant CNV was reported on CMA. Almost 77% of invitation letters were successfully delivered (1047/1364), and the subsequent participation rate in the follow up cohort was 19.2% (201/1047). Conclusions This study provides Australia’s first population-based data on perinatal outcomes following prenatal diagnostic testing with CMA. The relatively high rates of pregnancy loss for those with a prenatal diagnosis of a CNV presented a challenge for establishing a paediatric cohort to examine long term outcomes. Recruiting a mother–child cohort via prenatal ascertainment is a complex and resource-intensive process, but an important step in understanding the impact of a CNV diagnosis in pregnancy and beyond. Trial registration ACTRN12620000446965p; Registered on April 6, 2020.
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- 2024
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