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The first antenatal diagnosis of KBG syndrome: a microdeletion at chromosome 16q24.2q24.3 containing multiple genes including ANKRD11 associated with the disorder.

Victoria Hodgetts MortonElizabeth Quinlan-JonesNatasha ButtsDenise WilliamsSue HamiltonTamas MartonRachel Katie Morris
Published in: Clinical case reports (2017)
The loss of ANKRD11 gene confirms the diagnosis of KBG syndrome but does not elucidate the pediatric phenotype providing a counseling challenge. With the expansion of prenatal diagnosis, and the potential to perform whole-exome sequencing antenatally, we must describe the genetic abnormalities, antenatal ultrasound findings, and phenotype concurrently to facilitate counseling.
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