Williams-Beuren syndrome: the prenatal phenotype

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Dec;205(6):e6-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.09.017. Epub 2011 Sep 24.

Abstract

Using prenatal BACs-on-Beads technology, the first prenatal case of Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) was diagnosed. In light of this result, an ultrasound scan confirmed the presence of well-characterized features of WBS. This case report emphasizes the fact that new genomic technologies will generate prenatal information and provide helpful additional information.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics
  • Female
  • Genetic Testing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Phenotype
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Williams Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Williams Syndrome / genetics*
  • Young Adult