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VOLUME 4 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2010 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Genetic Counseling for Obstetricians

Deepika Deka

Keywords : Genetic counseling,Chromosomal disorders,Prenatal diagnosis,Gene defects,Biochemical tests

Citation Information : Deka D. Genetic Counseling for Obstetricians. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010; 4 (4):447-453.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1165

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-09-2011

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

Today many chromosomal defects can be suspected and diagnosed by the currently available biochemical testing and invasive tests analysis of chromosomes.

It is necessary for the clinician to have a through knowledge of chromosomal defects so a proper genetic counseling can be done. This review article discusses the genetic counseling for the various defects which can occur in the unborn fetus.

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  1. Genetic counseling and risk assessment. In: Thompson and Thompson Genetics in Medicine (6th edition) by WB Saunders in 2001.
  2. Prenatal diagnosis and related reproductive aspects. In: Practical Genetic counseling, (6th Edition) Arnold Publishers 2004.
  3. Genetic counseling. In: Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics. Eleventh edition by Churchill Livingstone in 2002.
  4. Assessing genetic risk: Comparison between the referring obstetrician and genetic counselor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2001;185(5):1032-34.
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