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Inherited disorders: a genetic primer
1Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0567, USA. rpickler@gems.vcu.edu
Neonatal Network : NN
|December 1, 1996
Abstract:
Identification of inherited or genetic disorders has important implications for the prognosis and treatment of affected infants. This article addresses the three most common categories of genetic disorders--single-gene defects, chromosomal abnormalities, and multifactorial conditions. The principles of transmission, risk of inheritance, and clinical significance of each category are discussed, with examples of inherited disorders in each category.