Holoprosencephaly at prenatal diagnosis: analysis of 28 cases regarding etiopathogenic diagnoses
Prenatal Diagnosis2011Vol. 31(9), pp. 887–891
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Abstract
Our results showed that a definitive etiology can be established in most cases of prenatal holoprosencephaly. Chromosomal anomalies were the most frequent finding. However, in euploid fetuses, molecular diagnosis is worthwhile, as different genes with different inheritance patterns may be responsible for this malformation. Thorough evaluation proved beneficial for assessing more accurate prognosis and recurrence risks.
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