A case of trisomy 8 mosaicism 47, xx + 8/46, xx.
The cytogenic study is reported of a female infant affected with several malformations and presenting a mosaicism of the type 47,XX,+8/46,XX in her karyotype. G-band analysis and the distribution curves of these bands were studied in order to obtain a more objective identification of trisomy 8. Results of Q-banding, X-chromatin and dermatoglyphic studies are given and compared with previous reports.
D002906:Chromosomes, Human, 6-12 and X; D003878:Dermatoglyphics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007621:Karyotyping; D009030:Mosaicism; D014314:Trisomy