Aneuploidy Screening Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is aneuploidy?
A
Defect in chromosomal makeup/ number
2
Q
Anomalies detected on level 1 scan
A
- Neural tube defects
- Anencephaly
- Spina bifida
- Duodenal atresia
3
Q
Syndromes detected in screening
A
- Down syndrome: Trisomy 21
- Edward syndrome: Trisomy 18
- Patau syndrome: Trisomy 13
- Turner syndrome: Monosomy X
4
Q
Next step after +ve result
A
Karyotyping
5
Q
A