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First case report of a successful delivery of a healthy boy by preimplantation genetic testing for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.

Authors :
Banti, Maria
Kafetzis, Dimitrios
Source :
Journal of Assisted Reproduction & Genetics. Oct2024, Vol. 41 Issue 10, p2771-2775. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Purpose: To showcase the successful use of ICSI with PGT-M to overcome Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS)–related reproductive challenges, resulting in the birth of a healthy baby boy. By targeting the maternally inherited CDKN1C pathogenic gene variant, this report highlights the genetic interventions in BWS reproductive risk management. Methods: This case report describes a 41-year-old woman seeking fertility assistance after a previous pregnancy revealed a fetal anomaly related to BWS. Families with BWS recurrence face challenges, as maternally inherited CDKN1C pathogenic variants contribute to approximately 40% of genetic alterations, with a potential recurrence risk as high as 50%. Genetic analysis identified a pathogenic variant in the CDKN1C gene of the fetus that was maternally inherited. The pregnancy was terminated due to the fetal anomalies. The couple underwent intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) combined with preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases (PGT-M) and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). Results: Two embryos from IVF with low-risk PGT-M and euploid status. One transferred via frozen embryo transfer (FET) in February 2023 resulted in the successful birth of a healthy baby boy. This study reports the first successful delivery of a healthy boy after PGT-M for the CDKN1C gene variant c.79_100delinsGTGACC, contributing to the limited literature on successful outcomes for BWS. Conclusion: Utilizing PGT-M in combination with IVF can lead to favorable outcomes in managing BWS-associated reproductive challenges, offering insights into potential genetic interventions and successful birth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10580468
Volume :
41
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Assisted Reproduction & Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180653739
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-024-03186-7