Prenatal diagnosis of 18q-syndrome: a case of fetal mosaicism with a normal karyotype in chorionic villi

Fetal Diagn Ther. 2010;28(3):180-5. doi: 10.1159/000317012. Epub 2010 Sep 9.

Abstract

We report a case of fetoplacental discrepancy with normal karyotype on chorionic villi and deletion of the long arm of chromosome 18 on amniotic fluid. Cytogenetic tests were repeated because of a short corpus callosum on ultrasound examination. This 18q-syndrome has been reported to be associated with poor neurodevelopmental outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniocentesis
  • Chorionic Villi / ultrastructure
  • Chorionic Villi Sampling
  • Chromosome Deletion*
  • Chromosome Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Chromosome Disorders* / diagnostic imaging
  • Chromosome Disorders* / genetics
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18 / diagnostic imaging
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18 / genetics
  • Corpus Callosum / diagnostic imaging
  • Corpus Callosum / growth & development
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Female
  • Fetal Development
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Mosaicism*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Stillbirth
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Supplementary concepts

  • Chromosome 18 deletion syndrome