Departments of Genetics, University of Aberdeen, Medical School Buildings, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, U.K.;Departments of Child Health, University of Aberdeen, Medical School Buildings, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, U.K.
Abstract:
A case of mosaic trisomy 8 is described and the accuracy of flask culture and in situ culture techniques in detecting chromosomal mosaicism in tissues discussed. The advantages of the in situ method are illustrated and the importance of mixed colonies in defining mosaicism highlighted. The implications for prenatal diagnosis of mosaicism are pointed out.