Analysis of a family with recurrent fetal copy number variations in 1p31.1

Abstract

To analyze a family with recurrent fetal copy number variations (microdeletion and microduplication, respectively) of 1p31.1 using single nucleotide polymorphism-based array (SNP-array) and G banding chromosomal karyotyping. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling were performed for a woman during the two pregnancies. Whole genome SNP-array was used to detect genomic imbalance of the fetus. The couple was also subjected to G-banding chromosomal analysis and SNP-array analysis. SNP-array showed a 1p31.1 (70 164 686-83 474 843) ×1 and a 1p31.1 (70 164 686-83 479 747) ×3 in the fetuses during the two pregnancies, respectively. SNP array results of the couple appeared to be normal. The mother of the fetuses had a 46,XX,inv(1)(p31.1p32.1) karyotype. The paracentric inversion in chromosome 1 in the gravida probably underlies the recurrent 1p31.1 copy number variations in the fetuses. SNP-array combined with G banding chromosomal analysis are suitable for prenatal diagnosis for recurrent microdeletion and microduplication in the same chromosomal region, and can provide detailed information for genetic counseling.