A pseudoisochromosome 18q and an isodicentric chromosome 18

Clin Genet. 1989 Jun;35(6):450-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1989.tb02971.x.

Abstract

A case of pseudoisochromosome 18q of prezygotic origin and a case of isodicentric chromosome 18 of postzygotic origin are presented to validate the differentiation between a true isochromosome and a pseudoisochromosome. This differentiation may be useful in elucidating the mechanism of the origin of an isochromosome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology
  • Chromosome Aberrations*
  • Chromosome Banding
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn