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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome disorders in Tunisian population
Annales de Genetique, Volume 44, No. 2, Year 2001
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Cytogenetic prenatal diagnosis (PND) is under national health program in most developed countries, while it concerns a small pan of population at risk in developing countries. Finance is common reason of absence of PND development, but socio-cultural believes play an important role in Arab Muslim countries. In this paper we report results of 3110 fetal karyotypes carried out in a Tunisian population, by cultured amniocytes analysis. It is the largest report in a Muslim Arab country in our Knowledge. Abnormal karyotypes rate was 4.18% classified in two groups: bad prognosis (3.05%) and good prognosis (1.13%). Common amniocentesis indication was maternal age. The highest predictive value was observed in balanced karyotype and fetal ultrasound findings indications. Maternal serum markers were not commonly used for trisomy 21 screening. Pregnancy termination that is permitted by legal and religious authorities was accepted by 94,74% parents. Information about PND outcomes was given by genetic counselling prior to fetal sampling, pregnancy interruption was discussed with parents at cytogenetic result announcement. The authors conclude that in order to prevent mental and physical handicap related to cytogenetic disorders we have to promote PND by education for population, genetic counselling and fetal ultrasound screening; all three methods available in Tunisia. © 2001 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS.
Authors & Co-Authors
Chaâbouni, Habiba Bouhamed
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Chaabouni, Myriam
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Maâzoul, Faouzi
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
M’rad, Ridha
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Ben Jemâa, Lamia
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Smaoui, Nizar
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Terras, Khaled
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Kammoun, Hassen
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Belghith, Neila
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Ridene, Hana
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Oueslati, Boujemaa
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Zoúari, Faouzia
Tunisia, Tunis
Université de Tunis el Manar, Centre de Maternité et de Néonatologie
Statistics
Citations: 45
Authors: 12
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/S0003-3995(01)01046-2
ISSN:
00033995
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Tunisia