Supernumerary chromosomes in mosaic Turner syndrome.
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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Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007621:Karyotyping; D009030:Mosaicism; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000235:genetics*; D014960:X Chromosome / Q000235:genetics