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FISH for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Published on: February 23, 2011
[Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis]
S Lesenfants1, A Verloes, L Koulischer
1Centre universitaire wallon de Genétique, Université de Liège.
Revue Medicale De Liege
|July 8, 1999
Summary
Fetal medicine advances enable better prenatal diagnosis and prognosis. Geneticists play a key role in assessing fetal health using various invasive and non-invasive techniques.
Area of Science:
- Fetal medicine and genetics
Context:
- Fetal medicine is rapidly advancing due to progress in fetal access and genetic analysis.
- Prenatal diagnosis relies on a multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose:
- To discuss the genetician's role in prenatal diagnosis teams.
- To highlight the contribution of geneticists to fetal diagnosis and prognosis assessment.
Summary:
- The article explores the expanding field of fetal medicine.
- It details the geneticist's integral role in prenatal diagnostic groups.
- Various diagnostic approaches, including ultrasonography, maternal serum screening, preimplantation diagnosis, and FISH, are described.
Impact:
- Enhanced understanding of the geneticist's contribution to fetal medicine.
- Improved assessment of fetal diagnosis and prognosis.
- Provides an overview of current prenatal diagnostic techniques.
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