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Fertility and the cri du chat syndrome
Author(s) -
Martínez José E.,
TuckMuller Cathy M.,
Superneau Duane,
Wertelecki Wladimir
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
clinical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.543
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1399-0004
pISSN - 0009-9163
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1993.tb04467.x
Subject(s) - fertility , offspring , daughter , genetic counseling , medicine , gynecology , biology , psychology , genetics , pregnancy , population , evolutionary biology , environmental health
We describe a mother and daughter with typical cri du chat syndrome. Previous investigators have noted the lack of information about the reproductive fitness of patients with this disorder. This report demonstrates that females with cri du chat syndrome are fertile, can gestate and likewise deliver affected offspring, which has significant management and counseling implications.