Abstract
Triploidy is the most frequent chromosome aberration in first trimester spontaneous abortions. In contrast to aneuploidies due to nondisjunction, increased maternal age is not a risk factor and the mechanism of triploidy remains poorly understood. To date, recurrence of triploidy of maternal origin has been described only in a few families suggesting some underlying genetic factors. Here, we report on a woman who underwent three consecutive triploid pregnancies, in two of which maternal origin of triploidy was proved by molecular analysis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 972-974 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Human Genetics |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2003 |
Keywords
- Digyny
- Recurrent abortion
- Triploidy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics(clinical)