PREVALENCE OF PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME IN WESTERN INDIA
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
The prevalence of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) was studied using both classic cytogenetic and FISH techniques in referred cases of microdeletion 15q11-13 to our laboratory from Western India. A total of 53 cases were registered, of which 08(15%) were found positive for Prader-Willi Syndrome i.e. 15q11-13 microdeletion syndrome. FISH technique found to be suitable and sensitive to confirm clinically diagnosed PWS.
Authors and Affiliations
Pankaj K. Gadhia| Molecular Cytogenetic Unit, S N. Gene Laboratory and Research Centre, President Plaza A, Near RTO circle, Surat, India, Corresponding author email: pankajkgadhia@gmail.com, Salil N. Vaniawala| Molecular Cytogenetic Unit, S N. Gene Laboratory and Research Centre, President Plaza A, Near RTO circle, Surat, India
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