Supernumerary chromosomes in mosaic Turner syndrome.

نویسندگان

  • M K Thong
  • V Manonmani
  • I S Norlasiah
چکیده

The finding of a supernumerary or marker chromosome in a karyotype poses difficulty in genetic counselling. The true incidence and significance of this chromosomal aberration is unknown in Malaysia. We report two patients who presented with supernumerary chromosomes in mosaic Turner syndrome.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Medical journal of Malaysia

دوره 51 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1996