Prenatal diagnosis of 45,X/46,XY mosaicism with cleft lip and epispadias

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Aug;284(2):509-11. doi: 10.1007/s00404-011-1928-4. Epub 2011 May 19.

Abstract

Introduction: 45,X/46,XY mosaicism is an uncommon chromosomal anomaly with a range of phenotypes from normal males to cases of multiple congenital anomalies.

Materials and methods: We report a case with associated cleft lip and epispadias prenatally diagnosed with autopsy evidences.

Conclusion: Our case, with an uncommon association of congenital anomalies, stresses the difficulty of prenatal counselling regarding 45,X/46,XY mosaicism and discuss the possible role of sex chromosome genes that may be involved in the pathogenesis of both types of midline defect.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Cleft Lip / diagnostic imaging
  • Epispadias
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fetal Diseases / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mosaicism*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal