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  • Title: Cytogenetic studies in spontaneous abortuses.
    Author: Andrews T, Dunlop W, Roberts DF.
    Journal: Hum Genet; 1984; 66(1):77-84. PubMed ID: 6698558.
    Abstract:
    In a series of 450 products of conception received for cytogenetic analysis, tissue culture was attempted on 309, and karyotypes were established using banding techniques in 154 singleton specimens. Abnormalities of karyotype were identified in 19%; of these abnormalities, 48% were autosomal trisomies. Gestational age was decreased in the abnormal specimens, and their developmental age was retarded by comparison with their gestational age. Factors contributing to the relatively low incidence of abnormality are examined. The major factor appears to be the clinical interest of collaborating staff, leading to selection, either intentional or unintentional, of particular phenotypes and hence a non-random series. A negative relationship is suggested between frequency of monosomy X and autosomal trisomy, both being associated with maternal age.
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