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Genetic counseling.

Shubha R Phadke1

  • 1Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India. shubha@sgpgi.ac.in

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|April 1, 2004
PubMed
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Genetic counseling provides crucial information on genetic disorder risks and prevention. Accurate diagnosis and investigations like DNA analysis are vital for effective genetic counseling and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetic Counseling

Background:

  • Genetic disorders require accurate diagnosis for effective management and counseling.
  • Genetic counseling involves communicating risks of occurrence and recurrence within families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis and genetic investigations in genetic counseling.
  • To emphasize the role of pediatricians in identifying and managing potential genetic disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of genetic counseling principles and diagnostic procedures.
  • Discussion of the necessity of genetic investigations, including DNA and chromosomal analysis.
  • Emphasis on the role of autopsy in cases of stillbirths and terminated fetuses for genetic counseling.

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Main Results:

  • Accurate diagnosis is paramount for effective genetic counseling.
  • Genetic investigations are essential, particularly for prenatal diagnosis.
  • Autopsies of stillbirths and fetuses are crucial for genetic counseling.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic counseling is an integral part of managing genetic disorders.
  • Pediatricians can provide counseling for common genetic disorders after basic training.
  • Referral to genetic centers is necessary for complex cases and prenatal diagnosis.