DNA analysis and genetic counselling in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The new modality of DNA analysis has enabled a major advance in genetic counseling of families with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Precise determination of the carrier status of females is possible; and the affected fetus may be identified at an early stage of pregnancy.
Gardner
R J
RJ
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago, Dunedin.
Wilson
S J
SJ
Wilkins
R J
RJ
D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D010375:Pedigree; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis
D004247:DNA