Perinatal Genetics

1. Principles of Medical Genetics and Genomics
2. Non-Mendelian Genetics
3. Principles of Genetic Counseling
4. Molecular Genetics
5. Cytogenetics
6. Carrier Screening
7. Serum and Ultrasound Based Screening Tests for Aneuploidy
8. Cell Free DNA Screening
9. Chromosomal Microarray Analysis
10. Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing
11. Ultrasound Markers for Aneuploidy
12. Genetic Evaluation of Fetal Sonographic Abnormalities
13. Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
14. Preimplantation Genetic Screening and Diagnosis
15. Fetal Treatment of Genetic Disorders

Get a quick, expert overview of the fast-changing field of perinatal genetics with this concise, practical resource. Drs. Mary Norton, Jeffrey A. Kuller, Lorraine Dugoff, and George Saade fully cover the clinically relevant topics that are key to providers who care for pregnant women and couples contemplating pregnancy. It's an ideal resource for Ob/Gyn physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and clinical geneticists, as well as midwives, nurse practitioners, and other obstetric providers.

Key Features

• Provides a comprehensive review of basic principles of medical genetics and genetic counseling, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, prenatal screening options, chromosomal microarray analysis, whole exome sequencing, prenatal ultrasound, diagnostic testing, and more.
• Contains a chapter on fetal treatment of genetic disorders.
• Consolidates today's available information and experience in this important area into one convenient resource.

Author Information
Edited by Mary E Norton, MD, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California at San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, California; Jeffrey A. Kuller, MD; Lorraine Dugoff, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA and George Saade, MD, Jennie Sealy Smith Distinguished Chair Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Cell Biology Chief of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine Director, Perinatal Research Division Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX