Title of article :
Pericentric Inversion of Chromosome 9 in an Infant With Ambiguous Genitalia
Author/Authors :
Sotoudeh ، Arya - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Rostami ، Parastoo - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Nakhaeimoghadam ، Maryam - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mohsenipour ، Reihaneh - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Rezaei ، Nima - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Pericentric inversion of Chromosome 9 is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities, which could be associated with various manifestations in some cases. Herein, a patient is presented with ambiguous genitalia that karyotyping revealed pericentric inversion of Chromosome 9 (p12,q13). Pericentric inversion of Chromosome 9 could be considered in the list of differential diagnosis of those with ambiguous genitalia, while chromosomal karyotype and culture could be recommended in children with ambiguous genitalia.
Keywords :
Pericentric inversion of chromosome 9 , Chromosomal structural abnormalities , Ambiguous genitalia
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
