Chromosome abnormalities in early spontaneous abortions.

Chromosome abnormalities in early spontaneous abortions.

Chromosome abnormalities identified in 457 spontaneous abortions and their histopathological findings.

OBJECTIVE About 15% of clinically recognized pregnancies result in spontaneous abortion in the first trimester and the vast majority of these are the result of chromosome abnormalities. Studies of chromosomal constitutions of first trimester spontaneous abortions have revealed that at least 50% of the abortions have an abnormal karyotype. In this study we aimed to report the single centre exper...

Chromosomal Abnormalities Associated with Recurrent Spontaneous Abortions in Iraqi Women

Chromosomal analysis is an important etiological investigation in couples with repeated spontaneous abortions as it helps in genetic counseling and deciding about further reproductive options. Abortions ,specially first trimester abortions is a very common complication and a matter of concern for couples planning pregnancy. Balanced chromosomal rearrangements in either parent is an important ca...

Chromosome studies in selected spontaneous abortions. Polyploidy in man.

[Prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in spontaneous abortions or fetal deaths].

INTRODUCTION Spontaneous abortion is one of the most frequent problems of pregnancy, estimated to affect, at least, one in every four women who tries to conceive. The main purpose of this work was to study the prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in gestational losses, evaluating their relation with maternal age, gestational age and previous abortion history. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospec...