Publications by authors named "Shaowen Ban"
Article Synopsis
- Thalassemia is a serious genetic blood disorder that requires frequent blood transfusions, and this report documents a unique case of a fetus diagnosed with both β-thalassemia major and the rare Klinefelter syndrome (48,XXYY).
- Researchers used amniotic fluid samples for prenatal diagnosis, employing techniques like PCR and karyotype analysis to identify the fetal conditions.
- The findings highlight the challenges in genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis, especially regarding the unexpected presence of the rare Klinefelter syndrome alongside β-thalassemia major.
