Patient's question:
My wife got pregnant and an examination revealed fetal abnormalities. The doctor recommended an amniocentesis. After the amniocentesis, the diagnosis showed a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 8. What does the 8th chromosome abnormality represent?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, fetal chromosomal abnormalities indicate the presence of fetal malformations. In this case, it is recommended to terminate the pregnancy because fetal chromosomal abnormalities can lead to conditions such as fetal demise and miscarriage. Even if the fetus is born, it will not be like a normal child. Abnormalities in chromosome 8 are often caused by abnormal ovulation in women, which can easily lead to miscarriage or fetal malformations. Therefore, it is recommended to terminate the pregnancy in this case.