Case report demonstrates unbalanced translocation t(5;11) in a fetus, highlighting the need for genetic counseling.
This case report describes a fetus with a Jacobsen syndrome phenotype, caused by an unbalanced translocation t(5;11)(q21;q22) resulting from an inherited balanced translocation from one of the parents; it underscores the importance of undertaking prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling in parents to help plan for future pregnancies.
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