First trimester prenatal diagnosis of beta-thalassaemia following chorionic villus sampling.
DNA analysis for the diagnosis of beta-thalassaemia is a relatively new technique in Malaysia. This, combined with chorionic villus sampling, has enabled us to offer prenatal diagnosis in the first trimester for this common condition. To the best of our knowledge, this has not hitherto been reported in Malaysia.
Chandran
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.
Ainoon
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Anson
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Anne
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Cheong
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D000328:Adult; D015193:Chorionic Villi Sampling; D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D017086:beta-Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis*
D004247:DNA