1st Edition
by Mary E. Norton (Editor), Jeffrey A. Kuller (Editor), Lorraine Dugoff (Editor)
Get a quick, expert overview of the fast-changing field of
perinatal genetics with this concise, practical resource. Drs. Mary
Norton, Jeffrey A. Kuller, and Lorraine Dugoff 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.
- 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.
