title: [Genetic counseling in prenatal diagnosis of cystic fibrosis].
abstract: In this paper we discuss the possible results of post- and prenatal DNA-diagnosis in cystic fibrosis with respect to the modification of the risk of having an affected child, depending on how closely the affected patient is related to those seeking advice. For parents with an affected child post- and prenatal DNA-diagnosis yields very reliable results and is an important factor in their decision process. In contrast to this, DNA-diagnosis for other relatives or individuals without an affected family member can lead to results which may intensify conflicts of decision making. This stresses the growing importance of genetic counseling before and after genetic diagnostic measures for cystic fibrosis.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Humangenetik, Universität Freiburg.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wolff
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mayerová
mesh_terms: D015193:Chorionic Villi Sampling; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005819:Genetic Markers / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009154:Mutation / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers
vernacular_title: Genetische Beratung vor pränataler Diagnostik bei zystischer Fibrose.