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Screening for genetic abnormality

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2008

J Michael Connor
J Michael Connor*
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Professor of Medical Genetics and Director of the West of Scotland Regional Genetics Service, Duncan Guthrie Institute of Medical Genetics, Glasgow, UK.
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Prof JM Connor, Duncan Guthrie Institute of Medical Genetics, Yorkhill, Glasgow G3 8SJ, UK
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Screening for genetic and congenital abnormalities during pregnancy has developed over the past 10–15 years from a concept to an established aspect of modern obstetric management in response to the declining importance of other causes of infant and perinatal mortality and morbidity. This review will consider why screening is indicated for this group of conditions, the criteria for any screening programme and the current impact of prenatal screening.

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Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review , Volume 1 , Issue 1 , January 1989 , pp. 13 - 25
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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