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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2024

Application of Whole-Exome Sequencing in the Prenatal Diagnosis of Foetuses With Central Nervous System Abnormalities.

Caiqun Luo, Erya Wen, Yang Liu, Hui Wang, Bei Jia, Liyuan Chen, Xiaoxia Wu, Qian Geng, Huaxuan Wen, Shengli Li and 3 more

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Caiqun LuoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3038-0931
Erya WenShenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Yang LiuMedical Genetic Center, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Hui WangPrenatal Diagnosis Center, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Bei JiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Liyuan ChenPrenatal Diagnosis Center, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Xiaoxia WuPrenatal Diagnosis Center, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Qian GengMedical Genetic Center, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Huaxuan WenUltrasound Department, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Shengli LiUltrasound Department, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Bingguang LiuDepartment of Medical Imaging, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Weiqing WuMedical Genetic Center, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Mei ZhongDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Funding

Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen SZSM202311005
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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the clinical value of whole-exome sequencing (WES) in the diagnosis of foetuses with central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities but having a normal karyotyping and chromosomal microarray result.

methodDuring the period of 2016-2022, there were a total of 149 foetuses with CNS abnormalities but having negative karyotyping and chromosomal microarray analysis results; WES was performed on these foetuses and their parents. Variants were classified according to ACMG guidelines, and the association of pathogenic variants with specific types of CNS abnormalities was explored.

resultsAmong these 149 foetuses, three categories of abnormalities, namely, single CNS abnormality, multiple CNS abnormalities, CNS abnormalities along with other organ system abnormalities were identified, for which the detection rate of P/LP variants is 17.4% (12/69), 28.6% (14/49) and 54.8% (17/31), respectively.

conclusionWES brought about an increase of 28.9% in diagnostic yield in the prenatal evaluation of foetuses with CNS abnormalities but having negative karyotyping and chromosome array results. WES may also be of benefit for the diagnosis of foetuses with isolated CNS abnormalities, as well as for making more informed interpretations of imaging findings and for providing better genetic counselling.

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Exome SequencingPrenatal DiagnosisAdultCentral Nervous SystemFemaleFetusGenetic TestingHumansKaryotypingNervous System MalformationsPregnancycentral nervous system abnormalitiesfoetusprenatal diagnosiswhole‐exome sequencing

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