Genome sequencing differentiates a paracentric inversion from a balanced insertion enabling more accurate preimplantation genetic testing.
Josephine WincentHafdís T HelgadóttirFotios SergouniotisAngelo Salazar ManteroClaudia M B CarvalhoHelena MalmgrenAnna LindstrandErik IwarssonPublished in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2024)
This study highlights the possibility of characterizing PAIs using genome sequencing to enable correct reproductive counseling and PGT decisions. Detailed characterization of a PAI is crucial for understanding potential outcomes and guiding PGT strategies, as accurate knowledge of the inversion size is essential for appropriate method selection in PGT. Given the very low risk of unbalanced offspring in PAI carriers, routine PGT may not be warranted but should be considered in specific cases with a history of unbalanced progeny or recurrent miscarriages. This study contributes to our understanding of PAI segregation and its implications for reproductive outcomes.