Prenatal diagnosis of Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome confirmed by comparative genomic hybridization array: report of two cases and review of the literature

Prenatal diagnosis of Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome confirmed by comparative genomic hybridization array: report of two cases and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a well known genetic condition caused by a partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 4. The great variability in the extent of the 4p deletion and the possible contribution of additional genetic rearrangements lead to a wid...

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Main Authors: Sifakis Stavros, Manolakos Emmanouil, Vetro Annalisa, Kappou Dimitra, Peitsidis Panagiotis, Kontodiou Maria, Garas Antonios, Vrachnis Nikolaos, Konstandinidou Anastasia, Zuffardi Orsetta, Orru Sandro, Papoulidis Ioannis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Molecular Cytogenetics
Subjects:
4p- syndrome
Comparative genomic hybridization array
"Greek warrior" helmet profile
Fluorescent situ hybridization
Prenatal diagnosis
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome
Online Access:http://www.molecularcytogenetics.org/content/5/1/12

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