Chromosomal abnormalities and syndromes registry review Flashcards

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Advance maternal age

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35yo or older in EDD

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Karyotyping

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Analysis of fetal chromosomes

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3
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Sequence

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Single defect leading to development of other defects

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4
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Syndrome

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Group of clinically observable findings that often exist together

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5
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Association

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Nonrandom occurrence of at least 3 associated defects

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Anomaly

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Any structural feature that is abnormal

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7
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Aneuploid

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Any abnormal number of chromosomes

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8
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Euploid

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Normal chromosomes

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9
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Diploid

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Two complete sets of chromosomes. Humans have 23 pairs = 46 chromosomes

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10
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Triploid

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Three complete sets = 69 chromosomes

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11
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Monosomy

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Only one of an individual chromosome. Miss one = 45 chromosomes

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12
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Trisomy

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Three copies of one individual chromosome. One extra=47

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13
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Mosaic

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Mixed pattern aneuploid

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14
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Fetal karyotyping

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Probe to needle angle should be as close to 90 degrees for constant visualization. Needle will be hyperechoic with reverberation

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15
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Chorionic Villi Sampling

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Samples placenta for aspiration of trophoblastic cells.
-Earliest procedure done TA or TV (depending on placental location) between 10-12 weeks
-Fetal loss rate = 0.8%

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Amniocentesis

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Samples amniotic fluid, 15 weeks+
-US guided TA
-Identify max vertical pocket, placenta, fetal position
-Fetal loss rate = 0.5%

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Cordocentesis

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Percutaneous umbilical cord sampling (PUBS)
-Samples fetal blood
-US guided after 17 weeks, samples through umbilical cord near insertion into placenta
-Fetal loss rate = 0.1%

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18
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Trisomy 21 (Down’s syndrome)

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Most common aneuploid, 1 in 800 births
*risk greatly increased with increased maternal age

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Trisomy 21 screening findings

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-Elevated hCG and inhibin-A
-Low AFP, estriol, and PAPP-As

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Sonographic findings of T21

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-Absent nasal bone
-Flattened profile
-Thickened nuchal fold (NF)
-Macroglossia
-Echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF)
-Cardiac defects (AV canal- AVSD)
-Duodenal atresia (double-bubble)
-Echogenic bowel (can also be cystic fibrosis)
-Short limbs
-Sandal gap feet

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Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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Rare genetic disorder that occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 18
*Usually fatal

22
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Trisomy 18 screening findings

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All lab values decreased

23
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Sonographic findings of T18

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-Choroid plexus cysts
-Strawberry skull
-Micrognathia
-Omphalocele
-Esophageal atresia
-Clenched hands/clinodactyly
-Rockerbottom feet
-Cardiac defects

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Trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome)

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Rare genetic condition that causes severe physical and intellectual disabilities in infants
*Usually fatal

25
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Trisomy 18 screening findings

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Unspecified

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Sonographic findings for T18

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-Holoprosencephaly
-Facial abnormalities
-Microcephaly
-Polydactyly
-Omphalocele
-Cardiac defects (hypoplastic lt heart)
-Talipes equinovarus (clubfeet)

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Monosomy X (Turner’s syndrome)

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Rare genetic condition that causes severe physical and intellectual disabilities in infants. Most common sex chromosomal abnormalities in females.

28
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Monosomy X screening findings

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-Low AFP and estriol
-With hydrops: low hCG and inhibin A
-Low PAPP-A

29
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Sonographic findings of of monosomy X

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-Females
-Cystic hygroma
-Increased NT
-Renal anomalies (horseshoe/agenesis)
-Cardiac defects
-Nonimmune hydrops

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Triploidy

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3 sets with total of 69 chromosomes
*usually fatal early

31
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Triploidy screening findings

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High hcG (with molar)

32
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Sonographic findings of triploidy

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-Partial molar
-Small, low set ears
-Syndactyly
-IUGR
-Cardiac defects
-Thecal lutein cyst

33
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Meckel-Gruber syndrome

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Rare inherited disorder characterized by abnormalities affecting several organ systems of the body
-PKD
-Encephalocele
-Microcephaly
-Polydactyly

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Potters syndrome

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Rare condition that affects the growth and function of a baby’s kidneys and other internal organs
-Bilateral renal agenesis
-Oligohydramnios
-Pulmonary hypoplasia
-Facial deformities

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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

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Rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth
-Macroglossia
-Large organs

36
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Pentalogy of Cantrell

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Rare congenital syndrome that affects the heart, pericardium, diaphragm, sternum, and abdominal wall
-Omphalocele
-Ectopia cordis
-Sternal and diaphragm defects

37
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VACTERL syndrome

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Group of conditions that occur together, each letter stands for:
-Vertebral defects
-Anal atresia
-Cardiac defects
-Tracheo-esophageal fistula
-Renal anomalies
-Limb abnormalities

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Amniotic band syndrome

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Fibrous bands of the amniotic sac become entangled around a developing fetus
-Limb amputations
-Facial clefts
-Gastroschisis
-Skeletal defects

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Limb body wall complex

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Serious abnormality where the baby’s organs are outside of the baby’s body and attached to the placenta
-Abdominal wall defects
-Scoliosis
-Facial defects
-Limb defects

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Fetal Alcohol syndrome

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Lifelong physical and mental disabilities due to maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy
-IUGR
-Microcephaly
-Microophthalmos (small eyes)
-Cardiac defects
-Hypospadias

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Kleebattschadel

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Rare malformation of the head where there is a protrusion of the skull and broadening of the face
-Cloverleaf skull due to craniosynostosis (premature fusion of sutures)

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Holt-Oram/ Heart-Arm

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A genetic condition that causes abnormalities in the upper limbs and heart

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Treacher-Collins/ Collar

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A genetic disorder that affects the development of the face and skull, and can cause deformities in the eyes, ears, cheekbones, and chin