Abstract:
Objective To clarify the source and nature of small supernumerary marker chromosomes, and explore the application value of karyotype analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization and chromosome microarray analysis in prenatal diagnosis.
Methods Fluorescence in situ hybridization and chromosome microarray analysis were used to analyze 4 cases with fetal small supernumerary marker chromosomes that could not be clearly identified by karyotype analysis in the prenatal diagnosis center of our hospital from 2014 to 2018.
Results The fetal small supernumerary marker chromosomes were identified as r(2)2p12q11.22, i(12)(p10), i(18)(p10), del(Y)(q11.2)/psu dic(Y)(q11.2) in 4 cases, respectively.
Conclusion The combination of cellular and molecular genetics technology can clarify the source and nature of small supernumerary marker chromosomes, and provide scientific and accurate evidences for prenatal genetic counseling.