Module 6: Chromosome Abnormalities Flashcards
What is aneuploidy?
A state of having an abnormal number of chromosomes
1 extra or 1 less
What does having aneuploidy generally mean?
bad set
What is triosomy?
One extra complete or partial chromosome (47xy)
What is triploidy?
A complete extra set of chromosomes (69xxy, a form of polyploidy)
What is Turner’s syndrome?
45xo, missing a x or y from paternal side (sperm).
What is another name for turners syndrome?
Monosomy
What is the meiosis error that causes aneuploidy called?
Non-disjunction
What happens during non-disjunction?
A chromosome pair failed to separate during meiosis
The sperm has which 2 pairings with aneuploidy?
- 2 copies of a particular chromosome 46 + 1 = 47
- No copies of a particular chromosome 46 - 1 = 45
What is a haploid state?
Having a equal pairing of chromosome,
23 + 23 = 46
In terms of aneuploidy, once fertilization occurs the zygote either has what?
45 or 47 chromosomes, rather than 46
Approximately how many live born infants have a chromosome abnormalities?
1 in 160
What is the most common live born chromosome abnormality?
T21 : 1 in 800 births
Most common chromosome abnormality amount spontaneously aborted fetus is what?
Turner’s syndrome 45xo
What is more severe then T21?
T18 and T13
Which chromosomal abnormalities is considered lethal?
T13 and T18
Other autosomal trisomies besides T13 an T18 are how commonly seen? And how lethal are they?
- Rarely seen
- Lethal results
What is mosaicism?
When some individuals have some chromosomes that are euploidy and the other chromosomes are normal.
What kind of abnormalities does mosaicism individuals have?
Milder form of chromosomal abnormalities
Is T21 considered lethal?
No
What abnormalities are the major cause of mortality in infancy?
Cardiac
In T21 babies, what is the ratio of cardiac and gastric anomalies seen with T21?
1/2 have cardiac and gastric anomalies?
What increases the incidence of T21?
Increases with increasing maternal age (LMA >35 years)
Quad screen has a what rate detection rate of T21?
80%
What are some T21 sonographic appearances? 9
- Thick nuchal fold >6mm
- Absent or hypoplastic nasal bone
- Heart defects (AVSD, VSD, ASD)
- Echogenic focus in one or both ventricles
- Mild renal dilatation
- Duodenal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula
- Shorted long bones
- Club feet/ rocker bottom feet
- Radial ray
What are some things we see with mild renal dilatation in T21?
Pelvic tasks also known as pyelectosis >5mm
What is the duodenal artesia sign?
Double bubble
What is the sign for tracheoesophageal fistula?
Increased AFI
What is a Atrioventricular canal defect or AV canal? 3
- Single central valve with 5 leaflets
- No mitral or tricuspid between the atria and ventricles
- VSD
What are less specific sonographic appearances of T21? 8
- Cystic hygroma
- Non immune hydrops
- Clinodactyly
- Echogenic bowel
- Omphalocele
- Mild Ventriculomegaly
- Sandal gap toes
- Single umbilical artery
Soft markers suggest what?
A fetus could have a chromosomal abnormality
Do soft markers harm a fetus?
No
Seen alone, are soft markers considered an added risk?
No
If soft markers are seen with other soft markers, does it imply a risk of Chromosomal abnormalities?
No
What are some structural defects of the head in terms of T21? 5
- Holoprosencephaly
- Cleft lip/ palate
- Micrognathia
- Low set ears/ small ears
- Macroglossia (enlarged tongue)
Can the triple screen maternal blood test detect T13?
Not predicted with triple screen
Label the triple screen maternal blood test?
What are three things we look for in triple screen- maternal testing?
- Alpha fetoprotein
- Human chorionic gonadotropin
- Estriol
What does the quad screen look like for T21?
- MSAFP decreased
- B- hCG increased
- UE3 decreased
- Inhibin A increased
Increased Inhibin A is suggestive of what?
T21
No change in Inhibin A is suggestive of what?
T18
When are biochemical markers at 1st trimester screen looked with maternal testing? (Not weeks but the exam type?)
Nuchal translucency u/s
What is PAPP-A?
Pregnancy associated plasma protein A
What is B-hCG and PAPP-A look like for T21?
- b-hCG increased
- PAPP-A decreased
What is the prognosis of T18 or Edwards syndrome? 3
- Almost always lethal or very poor prognosis?
- 50% die in 1st two months of life
- 90% die in the 1st year of life
Survivors of T18 babies generally have what?
Profound intellectual disabilities
Why does T18 babies have such a poor prognosis?
Heart and GI abnormalities
What is the 2nd most common chromosome abnormalities at birth?
T18 or Edwards syndrome
What is the occurrence rate of T18?
1 in every 3000 - 5000 births
What is T18 associated with?
LMA
What does the Triple screen markers look like for T18 babies?
All markers are low
What are some things seen sonographically with T18? 5
- Early onset of symmetric IUGR with polyhydraminos
- Clenched fist and/ or clinodactyly
- Club feet and/or rocker bottom feet
- Choroid plexus (CPCs)
- Heart defects
What is symmetric IUGR with Polyhydraminos?
Symmetric meaning head and body are small