VOLUME 4 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2010 ) > List of Articles
Narendra Malhotra, Deepika Deka
Keywords : Biochemical tests,Chromosomal disorders,Gene defects,Genetic counseling,Prenatal diagnosis
Citation Information : Malhotra N, 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: 00-12-2010
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2010; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
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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