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First-trimester diagnosis of metachromatic leucodystrophy

A H Fensom1, J Marsh, M Jackson

  • 1Paediatric Research Unit, United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.

Clinical Genetics
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Early diagnosis of metachromatic leucodystrophy is possible using a simple arylsulphatase A assay on chorionic villi. This method offers reliable first-trimester detection, unlike the standard assay which may lead to misdiagnosis.

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