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Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy

Inheritance patterns and prenatal diagnosis

Inheritance patterns
AHO is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Changes in a gene on chromosome 20 are associated with the features of this condition.

Prenatal diagnosis
AHO may be tested for using chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis during pregnancy, but only if the specific genetic change causing AHO in the family has been found. Genetic counselling may be helpful for individuals and families affected by this condition.

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Medical text written October 2003 by Contact a Family. Approved October 2003 by Dr L Wilson, Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Institute of Child Health, London, UK.

 

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