Friday, February, 10, 2012

Mosaicism

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Alternative Names

Chromosomal mosaicism; Gonadal mosaicism


Prevention

There is currently no known way to prevent mosaicism.

However, there are options for having a child with normal chromosomes. Discuss this information with your doctor.


References
Cecil Medicine

Review Date: 12/01/2010
Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)