[Contribution of chromosomal microarray analysis by a multidisciplinary prenatal diagnosis center]

Abstract

Objective: Chromosomal analysis by array CGH is a cytogenetic technique that has opened its application to prenatal diagnosis in recent years. The main objective of the study was to analyze the contribution for couples using chromosomal analysis by array CGH in a CPDPN.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 2015 in a CPDPN. All the patients with array CGH analysis were included in the study. The analysis indications were CN≥3.5mm, ultrasound signs, intra-uterine growth retardation and fetal deaths. Data were collected in the prenatal diagnosis and genetic records.

Results: In total, 155 patients underwent analysis by array CGH, which corresponds to 36% of patients with invasive sampling indication. Fifteen CGH analysis were positive which represents 9.6% of indications. None of those diagnoses was possible with standard karyotype. These positive results have changed the outcome of pregnancy and what to do for a future pregnancy in 54% of cases.

Conclusion: Array CGH enables a diagnostic gain despite a delicate interpretation and changes taking care of patients in future pregnancies. These results should be confirmed in a prospective multicenter study.

Keywords: ACPA; CGH array; CPDPN.