Open AccessCytogenetic Analysis for Suspected Chromosomal Abnormalities; A Five Years Experience
Author(s) -
Sunil Kumar Polipalli
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19926.8494
Subject(s) - chromosomal analysis , turner syndrome , incidence (geometry) , klinefelter syndrome , genetic syndromes , genetic counseling , karyotype , pediatrics , aneuploidy , congenital malformations , chromosomal abnormality , chromosome analysis , medicine , down syndrome , chromosome , biology , genetics , pregnancy , physics , optics , gene
Chromosomal abnormalities are the results of alterations in the number or structure of chromosomes causing significant human morbidity and mortality. They are responsible for a large proportion of miscarriages, developmental delay, disorders of sexual development, congenital malformations and mental retardation.