Evidence for a cryptic 46,XX cell line in a 45,X/46,X,psu idic(Xq) patient with normal reproduction

J Med Genet. 1997 Dec;34(12):1030-2. doi: 10.1136/jmg.34.12.1030.

Abstract

Gonadal dysgenesis resulting in primary infertility is one of the most common features of Turner syndrome. There have been a number of cases described of pregnancy in 45,X subjects, but whether or not the fertility is associated with a 46,XX cell line in the germ cells is not known. We describe a 45,X/46,X,psu idic(Xq) female with normal fertility, in whom a cryptic 46,XX cell line was found in the germ cells.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cell Lineage
  • Female
  • Fertility / genetics
  • Germ Cells
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Turner Syndrome*
  • X Chromosome*