Can albinism be detected during pregnancy?
Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Prenatal genetic testing during pregnancy can be used to diagnose albinism. The incidence of albinism is very low, making it a rare disease clinically, yet it is not included in routine prenatal screening programs. If there are family members with albinism, especially couples who have already had children with the condition, prenatal testing and genetic counseling are necessary. Prenatal genetic testing can identify the specific gene mutation sites within the family. Furthermore, it allows for the use of third-generation IVF techniques to select embryos without the paternal or maternal gene mutations, which can then be implanted in the mother's body to prevent the birth of another child with albinism.
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