Author/Authors :
Kolgeci, Selim University Clinical Center of Kosova - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic, Kosova , Kolgeci, Jehona University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine, Kosova , Azemi, Mehmedali University Clinical Center of Kosovo - Pediatric Clinic, Kosova , Shala, Ruke University Clinical Center of Kosova - Department of Histology and Embryology, Kosova , Daka, Aferdita University Clinical Center of Kosova - Dermatovenerology Clinic, Kosova , Sopjani, Mentor University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine, Kosova
Abstract :
Aim: The aim of this study was the evaluation of risk among the couples various types of Robertsonian translocations. Methods: Cytogenetic diagnosis has been carried out according to the Moorhead and Seabright method. Results: Cytogenetics diagnosis was performed in 17 couples having Robertsonian translocations. Among our examined cases, the most frequent (82.3%) cases were with Robertsonian translocations formed by aberrant fusion between heterologous chromosomes 13q and 14q. Three out of seventeen couples affected with Robertsonian translocation 13q;14q suffered from primary infertility. The total number of pregnancy among the couples with Robertsonian translocation has been 45. Of these 80% of pregnancies resulted in spontaneous miscarriages, while 20% of others have gave birth to alive or dead children. In one couple a Robertsonian translocation was caused as a result of fusion of two homologous chromosomes 15q;15q. A patient with this translocation has had 7 pregnancies and all of them ended with abortions. Conclusion: Robertsonian translocation caused the primary infertility in three couples and lowering reproductive abilities in 14 others. Robertsonian translocation between 15q;15q caused intrauterine death and spontaneous failures of all pregnancies of the carrier with this translocation.
