TRIPLOIDY IN MAN - CLEARLY RECOGNIZABLE SYNDROME

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 13  (5) , 493-499
Abstract
Complete triploidy in a 13 wk old fetus and a full-term liveborn infant is described. A previous pregnancy of 1 of the mothers had resulted in a hydatidiform mole. Hydatidiform degeneration of the placenta in triploid abortuses and newborn infants may be responsible for the intrauterine growth, retardation and fetal death often observed. Although many phenotypic features are common in triploidy, a review of the literature indicated that a pathognomonic syndrome could not be delineated. A certain combination of findings may be suggestive of the diagnosis.

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