Diagnostic Utility of Microsatellite Genotyping for Molar Pregnancy Testing

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Authors

Larissa V. Furtado · Mount Sinai Hospital

Christian N. Paxton · Mount Sinai Hospital

Mohamed Jama · Mount Sinai Hospital

Sheryl R. Tripp · Mount Sinai Hospital

Andrew Wilson · Mount Sinai Hospital

Elaine Lyon · Mount Sinai Hospital

Elke A. Jarboe ·

Abstract

This series illustrates the utility of microsatellite genotyping as a stand-alone method for accurate classification of hydatidiform mole. Other genetic abnormalities may be detected by genotyping; confirmation of the suspected abnormality requires additional testing.

Topics & Keywords

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Volume 137, Issue 1, pp. 55-63

DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2012-0047-oa

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