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Prenatal diagnosis of monozygotic twins with phenotypic differences in chromosome 17q12 deletion syndrome.

Dan MaTao YuanZhihui ZhaoLan ZengJin WangXiaocheng NieHuping LiangGuanghuan PiAi ChenGen LiBiao TangShuyao Zhu
Published in: Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU (2024)
We present a case study highlighting prenatal ultrasound findings in monozygotic twins with chromosome 17q12 deletion syndrome. Fetus A exhibited bilateral fetal pyelectasis and talipes equinovarus, while fetus B showed hyperechogenic kidneys. Despite sharing the same de novo variant, the twins displayed distinct clinical phenotypes, suggesting the presence of non-genetic factors influencing the phenotypic variability of this syndrome. This case represents the first documented instance of prenatally identified identical twins affected by 17q12 deletion syndrome.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • gestational age
  • pregnant women
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • healthcare
  • dna methylation
  • social media
  • genome wide
  • health information