Monosomy 22: A Case Report

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Ivana Novakovic
Institute of Biology and Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Olga Antonovic
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Milan M Terzic
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Slavenka Adzic
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Svjetlana Maglajlic
University Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia

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A new case of monosomy 22 is described in a female newborn. The child had dysmorphic face, bilateral corneal opacity, elongated, disproportional toes and muscular hypotony, and systolic heart murmur was detected. Chromosome analysis identified karyotype 45, XX, -22, inv (9). The newborn died shortly after birth. Postmortem examination showed persistent truncus arteriosus type III, atrial septal defect and persistent left superior vena cava. This is the fifth case of monosomy 22 which is incompatible with life. 

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Novakovic, I.; Antonovic, O. .; M Terzic, M.; Adzic, S.; Maglajlic, S. . Monosomy 22: A Case Report. Thai J Obstet Gynaecol 1996, 8, 149-152.
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VOL. 8, NO. 2: (April - June 1996)
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Case Report
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