Cytogenetic findings in 122 couples with recurrent abortions

Hum Genet. 1981;57(1):101-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00271179.

Abstract

R-banded chromosome complements were analysed from 122 couples who had experienced three or more spontaneous abortions. Five women and one man were found to be carriers of translocations t(2;17), t(5;9), t(11;22), t(17;22), and t(13q14q). Two other karyotypes were abnormal: 46,XXq--and 47,XXX. Banded chromosome studies are recommended for couples with repeated abortions.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / genetics*
  • Adult
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Chromosome Banding*
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Chromosomes, Human, 1-3
  • Chromosomes, Human, 13-15
  • Chromosomes, Human, 16-18
  • Chromosomes, Human, 21-22 and Y
  • Chromosomes, Human, 6-12 and X
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Pregnancy
  • Sex Chromosome Aberrations
  • Translocation, Genetic*