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Recurrent abortion associated with a balanced 22;22 translocation, or isochromosome 22q in a monozygous twin

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A 45,XX,t(22;22)(p11;q11) or 45,XX,i(22q) chromosomal rearrangement was found in a woman with a history of recurrent abortion. A twin sister did not have the translocation even though marker studies indicate that the twins are probably monozygotic.

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  1. The Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Watford General Hospital, Shrodells Wing, WD1 8HB, Watford, Herts., UK

    B. V. Lewis

  2. The Kennedy-Galton Centre for Clinical Genetics, Harperbury Hospital, WD7 9HQ, Radlett, Herts., UK

    M. A. C. Ridler

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Lewis, B.V., Ridler, M.A.C. Recurrent abortion associated with a balanced 22;22 translocation, or isochromosome 22q in a monozygous twin. Hum Genet 37, 81–85 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00293776

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