Chromosome Abnormalities and Genetic Counseling (Oxford Monographs on Medical Genetics)

By R.J.M. Gardner and G. R. Sutherland

Chromosomal defects are one of the most common causes of genetic disorders and are responsible for a large proportion of miscarriages. As a result, more and more parents are becoming interested in genetic counseling in order to learn about the risks of reproductive failure, or to understand why they had a child with a particular defect, whether it will happen again, and what might be done to prevent it. This book addresses these and other questions concerning chromosome abnormalities. Although the book is written primarily for genetic counselors and laboratory workers in cytogenetics, it will be of interest to all physicians concerned with genetic counseling. Each chapter discusses a different type of defect, such as translocations, duplications, insertions, deletions, and non-disjunction. The basic biological theory underlying the problem is discussed and in-depth information is provided on the reproductive risks of chromosomally abnormal individuals and of normal parents who have a child with a chromosome abnormality. The book will help concerned parents determine an appropriate course of action, including prenatal diagnosis, and help counselors to communicate the information necessary for responsible decision-making.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195049322
• ISBN13: 9780195049329
• Release Date: April 1989
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Chromosomal Abnormalities and Genetic Counseling

A good book, I reviewed it in the context of a pathology resident. I used it in conjunction with the Cytogenetics chapter in Henry's. Some parts were fairly difficult to grasp, such as the numerous literature references with in vitro fertilization studies. The book is pretty well written, even if you only have a basic understanding of cytogenetics as I did. I thought the chromosomal breakage syndrome chapter was good, with good photos. Overall, worth the money and the book is fairly high quality, durable pages that facilitates note taking in the margins.

Outstanding

One of the most important books you will need for education in genetic counselling and interpretation of cytogenetic results. Its a pleasure to read and additionally, delivers insight into psychological problems rising from integration of cytogenetically "abnormal" individuals in the human society.