1.Effects of Different Trunk-Restraint Squatting Postures on Human Lower Limb Kinematics and Dynamics
Letian HAO ; Jijun CHEN ; Yimin YANG ; Qi ZHAO ; Meng WANG ; Jingchen GAO ; Meizhen ZHANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2024;39(1):118-124
Objective To investigate the effect of trunk control on the biomechanical characteristics of lower limb movements during Asian squats(AS)and Western squats(WS)in young adults to provide empirical support for the application and promotion of deep squat training.Methods Twenty-four healthy young male collegiate students performed AS and WS with and without bar control,and their lower limb kinematic and kinetic characteristics were collected using an infrared light-point motion capture system and a three-dimensional(3D)dynamometer.The 3D angles of the lower limbs were obtained using Cortex-642.6.2 software,based on the calculation of Euler angles,and the 3D moments were obtained by applying the inverse dynamics method.The effects of trunk control and deep squatting posture on the lower limb kinematic characteristics were examined using a two-factor analysis of variance with a 2×2 repeated design.Results There was no significant interaction between trunk control and the deep squatting posture for either kinematic or kinetic parameters(P>0.05).The WS group had a large knee flexion angle,peak patellofemoral contact force,and ratio of peak hip and knee extension moments,and small ankle dorsiflexion and hip flexion angles(P<0.05).The deep squat with a bar had a large ankle dorsiflexion angle,peak patellofemoral contact force,and hip flexion angle as well as a small knee flexion angle and ratio of peak hip and knee extension moments(P<0.05).Conclusions WS is helpful for training hip extension muscle groups,whereas AS is helpful for training knee extension muscle strength.The peak patellofemoral joint contact force of the WS is significantly greater than that of the AS;therefore,it is recommended that patients with patellofemoral joint pain use the AS.A squat with a bar can compensate for the body's balance;thus,people with limited ankle dorsiflexion range of motion or anterior tibial muscle weakness may consider trunk control training,such as a deep squat with a bar.This may help improve lower limb stability during squats.
2.Clinical characteristics of choledocholithiasis combined with periampullary diverticulum and influencing factor analysis for difficult cannulation of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopan-creatography: a report of 1 920 cases
Ping YUE ; Zhenyu WANG ; Leida ZHANG ; Hao SUN ; Ping XUE ; Wei LIU ; Qi WANG ; Jijun ZHANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Meng WANG ; Yingmei SHAO ; Kailin CAI ; Senlin HOU ; Kai ZHANG ; Qiyong LI ; Lei ZHANG ; Kexiang ZHU ; Haiping WANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Xiangyu SUN ; Zhiqing YANG ; Jie TAO ; Zilong WEN ; Qunwei WANG ; Bendong CHEN ; Yingkai WANG ; Mingning ZHAO ; Ruoyan ZHANG ; Tiemin JIANG ; Ke LIU ; Lichao ZHANG ; Kangjie CHEN ; Xiaoliang ZHU ; Hui ZHANG ; Long MIAO ; Zhengfeng WANG ; Jiajia LI ; Xiaowen YAN ; Ling'en ZHANG ; Fangzhao WANG ; Wence ZHOU ; Wenbo MENG ; Xun LI
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(1):113-121
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of choledocholithiasis com-bined with periampullary diverticulum and influencing factor for difficult cannulation of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).Methods:The retrospective case-control study was conducted. The clinical data of 1 920 patients who underwent ERCP for choledocholithiasis in 15 medical centers, including the First Hospital of Lanzhou University, et al, from July 2015 to December 2017 were collected. There were 915 males and 1 005 females, aged (63±16)years. Of 1 920 patients, there were 228 cases with periampullary diverticulum and 1 692 cases without periampullary diverticulum. Observation indicators: (1) clinical characteristics of patients with choledocholithiasis; (2) intraoperative and postoperative situations of patients undergoing ERCP for choledocholithiasis; (3) influencing factor analysis for difficult cannulation in patients undergoing ERCP for choledocholithiasis. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean±SD, and comparison between groups was conducted using the independent sample t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range) or M( Q1, Q3), and com-parison between groups was conducted using the Wilcoxon rank sum test. Count data were described as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was conducted using the chi-square test or Fisher exact probability. The Logistic regression model was used for univariate and multivariate analyses. Results:(1) Clinical characteristics of patients with choledocholithiasis. Age, body mass index, cases with complications as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diameter of common bile duct, cases with diameter of common bile duct as <8 mm, 8?12 mm, >12 mm, diameter of stone, cases with number of stones as single and multiple were (69±12)years, (23.3±3.0)kg/m 2, 16, (14±4)mm, 11, 95, 122, (12±4)mm, 89, 139 in patients with choledocholithiasis combined with periampullary diverticulum, versus (62±16)years, (23.8±2.8)kg/m 2, 67, (12±4)mm, 159, 892, 641, (10±4)mm, 817, 875 in patients with choledocholithiasis not combined with periampullary diver-ticulum, showing significant differences in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=?7.55, 2.45, χ2=4.54, t=?4.92, Z=4.66, t=?7.31, χ2=6.90, P<0.05). (2) Intraoperative and postoperative situations of patients undergoing ERCP for choledocholithiasis. The balloon expansion diameter, cases with intraoperative bleeding, cases with hemorrhage management of submucosal injection, hemostatic clip, spray hemostasis, electrocoagulation hemostasis and other treatment, cases with endoscopic plastic stent placement, cases with endoscopic nasal bile duct drainage, cases with mechanical lithotripsy, cases with stone complete clearing, cases with difficult cannulation, cases with delayed intubation, cases undergoing >5 times of cannulation attempts, cannulation time, X-ray exposure time, operation time were 10.0(range, 8.5?12.0)mm, 56, 6, 5, 43, 1, 1, 52, 177, 67, 201, 74, 38, 74, (7.4±3.1)minutes, (6±3)minutes, (46±19)minutes in patients with choledocholithiasis combined with periampullary diverticulum, versus 9.0(range, 8.0?11.0)mm, 243, 35, 14, 109, 73, 12, 230, 1 457, 167, 1 565, 395, 171, 395, (6.6±2.9)minutes, (6±5)minutes, (41±17)minutes in patients with choledocholithiasis not combined with periampullary diverticulum, showing significant differences in the above indicators between the two groups ( Z=6.31, χ2=15.90, 26.02, 13.61, 11.40, 71.51, 5.12, 9.04, 8.92, 9.04, t=?3.89, 2.67, ?3.61, P<0.05). (3) Influencing factor analysis for difficult cannulation in patients undergoing ERCP for choledocholithiasis. Results of multivariate analysis showed total bilirubin >30 umol/L, number of stones >1, combined with periampullary diverticulum were indepen-dent risk factors for difficult cannulation in patients with periampullary diverticulum who underwent ERCP for choledocholithiasis ( odds ratio=1.31, 1.48, 1.44, 95% confidence interval as 1.06?1.61, 1.20?1.84, 1.06?1.95, P<0.05). Results of further analysis showed that, of 1 920 patients undergoing ERCP for choledocholithiasis, the incidence of postoperative pancreatitis was 17.271%(81/469) and 8.132%(118/1 451) in the 469 cases with difficult cannulation and 1 451 cases without difficult cannula-tion, respectively, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=31.86, P<0.05). In the 1 692 patients with choledocholithiasis not combined with periampullary diverticulum, the incidence of postopera-tive pancreatitis was 17.722%(70/395) and 8.250%(107/1 297) in 395 cases with difficult cannula-tion and 1 297 cases without difficult cannulation, respectively, showing a significant difference between them ( χ2=29.00, P<0.05). In the 228 patients with choledocholithiasis combined with peri-ampullary diverticulum, the incidence of postoperative pancreatitis was 14.865%(11/74) and 7.143%(11/154) in 74 cases with difficult cannulation and 154 cases without difficult cannulation, respectively, showing no significant difference between them ( χ2=3.42, P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with patients with choledocholithiasis not combined with periampullary divertioulum, periampullary divertioulum often occurs in choledocholithiasis patients of elderly and low body mass index. The proportion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is high in choledocholithiasis patients with periampullary diverticulum, and the diameter of stone is large, the number of stone is more in these patients. Combined with periampullary diverticulum will increase the difficult of cannulation and the ratio of patient with mechanical lithotripsy, and reduce the ratio of patient with stone complete clearing without increasing postoperative complications of choledocholithiasis patients undergoing ERCP. Total bilirubin >30 μmol/L, number of stones >1, combined with periampullary diverticulum are independent risk factors for difficult cannulation in patients of periampullary diverticulum who underwent ERCP for choledocholithiasis.
3.Preparation and antifungal activity of water-soluble graphene-based itraconazole antifungal eye drops
Jingguo LI ; Fengqi HAN ; Mengyang ZHAO ; Jijun HE ; Zhen LIANG ; Junjie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2023;41(7):641-645
Objective:To prepare water-soluble graphene-based itraconazole antifungal eye drops and evaluate its antifungal activity against Fusarium solani. Methods:By oxidative modification of graphene and modification of polymer materials, water-soluble graphene oxide-modified polyethylene glycol (GO-PEG) composites were prepared.The composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, zeta potential, and Raman spectroscopy.The antifungal drug itraconazole was loaded onto the GO-PEG vector by solvent evaporation method, and itraconazole eye drops were obtained.The drug loading of itraconazole eye drops was measured using a UV and visible spectrophotometer.The antifungal effect in vitro was assessed by the microdilution method and light microscopy. Results:Scanning electron microscopy showed that GO-PEG had a two-dimensional nanosheet structure and many wrinkles.The zeta potential of GO-PEG was -42.40 mV.Raman spectroscopy showed that the ID/ IG of GO-PEG was 1.003.Using the water-soluble GO-PEG vector, a maximum itraconazole concentration of 10 mg/ml was achieved with a 10 000-fold increase in apparent solubility (10 mg/ml vs 0.001 mg/ml). The antifungal results showed that the minimum inhibitory concentration of itraconazole eye drops against Fusarium solani was approximately 1.88 μg/ml, but the GO-PEG vector has no significant antifungal activity against Fusarium solani. Conclusions:GO-PEG achieves effective loading and solubilization of itraconazole, demonstrating an in vitro inhibitory effect on Fusarium solani.
4.A Meta-analysis of the predictive value of peripheral blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning
Jijun ZHAO ; Na TIAN ; Lei MA
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2023;41(10):821-827
Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of peripheral blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning.Methods:In March 2022, all literatures about the studies on NLR assessing the mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning were searched in the National Library of Medicine PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Database, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Medicine Database, Weipu Database, China Biology Medicine disc (SinoMed). The data updated by March 2022, without the limitation of languages. Two researchers extracted literature information independently and conducted literature quality evaluation using QUADAS-2. And the data extracted from the literatures were analyzed with Stata 16 software.Results:A total of 9 studies were included in this Meta-analysis, including 967 patients. And the Meta-analysis results showed that the combined sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio and diagnostic odds ratio were 0.77 (95% CI: 0.72-0.82, P<0.05), 0.83 (95% CI: 0.74-0.90, P<0.05), 4.63 (95% CI: 2.99-7.15, P<0.05), 0.27 (95% CI: 0.22-0.34, P<0.05) and 17.06 (95% CI: 10.22-28.48, P<0.05), and the area under the curve (AUC) of the summary receiver operator characteristics curve (SROC) was 0.85 (95% CI: 0.81-0.88) . Conclusion:NLR has predictive value in 30-day mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning.
5.A Meta-analysis of the predictive value of peripheral blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning
Jijun ZHAO ; Na TIAN ; Lei MA
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2023;41(10):821-827
Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of peripheral blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning.Methods:In March 2022, all literatures about the studies on NLR assessing the mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning were searched in the National Library of Medicine PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Database, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Medicine Database, Weipu Database, China Biology Medicine disc (SinoMed). The data updated by March 2022, without the limitation of languages. Two researchers extracted literature information independently and conducted literature quality evaluation using QUADAS-2. And the data extracted from the literatures were analyzed with Stata 16 software.Results:A total of 9 studies were included in this Meta-analysis, including 967 patients. And the Meta-analysis results showed that the combined sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio and diagnostic odds ratio were 0.77 (95% CI: 0.72-0.82, P<0.05), 0.83 (95% CI: 0.74-0.90, P<0.05), 4.63 (95% CI: 2.99-7.15, P<0.05), 0.27 (95% CI: 0.22-0.34, P<0.05) and 17.06 (95% CI: 10.22-28.48, P<0.05), and the area under the curve (AUC) of the summary receiver operator characteristics curve (SROC) was 0.85 (95% CI: 0.81-0.88) . Conclusion:NLR has predictive value in 30-day mortality of patients with acute paraquat poisoning.
6.Case series of unilateral double-channel endoscope-assisted bone graft fusion and internal fixation in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation
Lin GAO ; Xiangcheng GAO ; Jijun LIU ; Zhen CHANG ; Xiaodong WANG ; Dingjun HAO ; Jinpeng DU ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Liang YAN ; Xiaobin YANG ; Hua HUI ; Baorong HE ; Yunfei HUANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(5):720-725
【Objective】 To explore the clinical effect of unilateral double-channel endoscope-assisted bone graft fusion and internal fixation (ULIF) in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 22 patients with recurrent lumbar disc herniation treated by ULIF in our hospital from August 2020 to October 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. The study indicators included intraoperative blood loss, operation time, bed rest time, and hospital stay. The follow-up data included visual analogue score (VAS) of low back pain, Japanese Orthopaedic Association score (JOA), OSwestry disability index (ODI) score, as well as 36 concise health status survey (SF-36) scores before operation, and 1 week and 6 months after operation. 【Results】 The average operation time was (179.15±42.06) minutes, the average intraoperative blood loss was (132.67±41.92) mL, the average bed rest time was (1.51±0.42) days, and the average hospital stay was (4.82±1.13) days. The VAS score of low back pain at 1 week after operation was lower than that before operation (all P<0.000 1), and further decreased during the follow-up. The ODI score, JOA score and SF-36 score of postoperative follow-up were significantly different from those before operation (P<0.05). The satisfaction rate was 86.4% at 1 week after operation and 95.4% at 6 months after operation. The proportion of significant clinical efficacy at 1 week after operation and postoperative 6 months was 18.2% and 63.6%, respectively. 【Conclusion】 ULIF has the advantages of short-term recovery, less intraoperative blood loss, short bed rest and hospital stay, and good medium-term clinical effect. It is a safe and reliable minimally invasive technique for spinal surgeons in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation.
7.Social support status and influencing factors among schizophrenics in remission in Northeast Sichuan
Xin YANG ; Guijun ZHAO ; Qiongying XU ; Pei HE ; Lirong GUO ; Yuanmei XU ; Yanjun CHEN ; Jijun RAN ; Yan HU
Sichuan Mental Health 2022;35(3):234-240
ObjectiveTo investigate the social support status and influencing factors of schizophrenics in remission in Northeast Sichuan, and to provide ideas for improving their social support. MethodsFrom May to September 2020, a total of 533 patients who met the diagnosis criteria of the International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) for schizophrenics in remission at the mental health institutions in Guangyuan, Bazhong and Dazhou cities were selected for the survey, and patients were assessed by self-made demographic and clinical data inventory and Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). Then the social support status of schizophrenic in remission and influencing factors were analyzed, meantime, the impact of the second round reimbursement policy of medical insurance benefits on their social support was addressed particularly. Results①The SSRS total score, objective support, subjective support, and utilization of support scores of schizophrenics in remission were lower than those of the national norm (t=5.065~30.382, P<0.01). ②Univariate analysis showed that SSRS score was relatively high among patients with female gender (t=-3.632), retired status (F=5.951), married status (F=5.951), spouse as primary caregiver (F=23.841), annual household income >5 000 yuan (F=15.892), patient's economic income (t=4.083), and outpatient or online follow-up (F=3.954), with statistically significant differences (P<0.05 or 0.01). ③The total and dimensional scores of SSRS in patients with access to the second round medical insurance reimbursement were significantly higher than those without (t=10.195~25.103, P<0.01). ④Multiple linear regression analysis denoted that gender, work status, marital status, primary caregivers, annual family income, economic income, follow-up visits and the second round medical insurance reimbursement were the factors influencing social support status of schizophrenics in remission (β=0.201~2.115, P<0.05 or 0.01). ConclusionThe social support of schizophrenics in remission in Northeast Sichuan is below the national average, furthermore, their social support levels are affected by the gender, work status, marital status, primary caregivers, annual family income, economic income, follow-up visits and the second round medical insurance reimbursement, and the second round medical insurance reimbursement may ameliorate the social support status of patients.
8.Analysis of MCCC2 gene variant in a pedigree affected with 3-methylcrotonyl coenzyme A carboxylase deficiency.
Rui LI ; Zhaojie XU ; Ding ZHAO ; Yaodong ZHANG ; Zhenhua XIE ; Chaojie WANG ; Zhenhua ZHANG ; Jijun SONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(1):74-77
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the genetic basis for a child with clinically suspected 3-methylcrotonyl-coenzyme A carboxylase deficiency (MCCD).
METHODS:
Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of the proband and her parents. Whole exome sequencing was used to screen pathogenic variant in the proband. Suspected variant was verified by Sanger sequencing. Impact of the variant on the structure and function of protein product was analyzed by using bioinformatic software.
RESULTS:
Sanger sequencing showed that the proband has carried homozygous missense c.1342G>A (p.Gly448Ala) variant of the MCCC2 gene, for which her mother was a heterozygous carrier. The same variant was not detected in her father. The variant was predicted to be pathogenic by PolyPhen-2 and Mutation Taster software, and the site was highly conserved among various species. Based on the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics standards and guidelines, the c.1342G>A (p.Gly448Ala) variant of MCCC2 gene was predicted to be likely pathogenic(PM2+PP2-PP5).
CONCLUSION
The homozygous missense variant of the MCCC2 gene c.1342G>A (p.Gly448Ala) probably underlay the molecular pathogenesis of the proband. Genetic testing has confirmed the clinical diagnosis.
Carbon-Carbon Ligases/genetics*
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Mutation, Missense/genetics*
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Pedigree
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Urea Cycle Disorders, Inborn/genetics*
9.Analysis of a Chinese pedigree with autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2A.
Ding ZHAO ; Rui LI ; Bojie ZHAO ; Jinghui KONG ; Chongfen CHEN ; Jijun SONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(2):181-183
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the genetic basis of a pedigree affected with peroneal muscular atrophy.
METHODS:
Neuroelectrophysiological examination and whole exome sequencing were carried out for the proband, a six-year-and-ten-month-old boy. Suspected variant was verified in his family members through Sanger sequencing. Bioinformatic analysis was carried to predict the conservation of amino acid sequence and impact of the variant on the protein structure and function.
RESULTS:
Electrophysiological examination showed demyelination and axonal changes of motor and sensory nerve fibers. A heterozygous missense c.1066A>G (p. Thr356Ala) variant was found in exon 11 of the MFN2 gene in the proband and his mother, but not in his sister and father. Bioinformatic analysis using PolyPhen-2 and Mutation Taster software predicted the variant to be pathogenic, and that the sequence of variation site was highly conserved among various species. Based no the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics standards and guidelines, the c.1066A>G (p. Thr356Ala) variant of MFN2 gene was predicted to be likely pathogenic (PS1+ PM2+ PP3+ PP4).
CONCLUSION
The heterozygous missense c.1066A>G (p.Thr356Ala) variant of the MFN2 gene probably underlay the disease in the proband, and the results have enabled genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for this family.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease/genetics*
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Child
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China
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Drosophila Proteins/genetics*
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Exons
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Female
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Heterozygote
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Humans
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Male
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Membrane Proteins/genetics*
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Mutation
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Pedigree
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Pregnancy
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Whole Exome Sequencing
10.Clinical and genetic analysis of a child with 2q37 deletion syndrome resulting from a translocation involving chromosome satellite.
Zhenhua ZHANG ; Shaoli ZHAO ; Jijun SONG ; Rui LI ; Yaodong ZHANG ; Dongxiao LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(4):373-375
OBJECTIVE:
To carry out cyto- and molecular genetic testing for a child featuring facial dysmorphism and attention deficit and hyperactive disorder.
METHODS:
The child was subjected to routine peripheral blood lymphocyte chromosomal karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and single nucleotide polymorphism array (SNP-array) analyses.
RESULTS:
The child's facial dysmorphism included low-set ears, curly ear auricle, protuberance of eyebrow arch, nostril notch, short and flat philtrum and thin upper lip. SNP-array revealed that he has carried a 4.883 Mb deletion at 2q37. His chromosomal karyotype was ultimately determined as 45, XY, der(2;21) (2pter→ 2q37.3::21p13→ 21p10::20p10→ 20pter), der(20) (21qter→ 21q10::20q10→ 20qter).
CONCLUSION
A rare case of 2q37 deletion syndrome involving three chromosomes was discovered. Combined use of various cyto- and molecular genetic techniques is crucial for the diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities with complex structures.
Child
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Chromosome Deletion
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Chromosomes
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 2
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
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Karyotyping
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Male
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Translocation, Genetic

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