[X-chromosome loss can be an age-related phenomenon in women]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2018 Jun 4;180(23):V10170731.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

During chromosome analysis the finding of few cells with X-chromosome aneuploidy in a phenotypically normal woman is not unusual - so-called low-grade mosaicism for X aneuploidy (LLX-A). Such results can be difficult to interpret. In this review, LLX-A and its clinical implications are discussed, and based on the current literature it can be concluded, that LLX-A is an age-related phenomenon not related to reproductive issues such as recurrent abortions. This should be taken into account in any laboratory performing chromosome analysis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / genetics
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aging*
  • Aneuploidy*
  • Child
  • Chromosomes, Human, X / genetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mosaicism*