Chromosomal microarray analysis of embryos during early spontaneous abortion in a hospital in Yangzhou
Objective To explore the value of chromosomal microarray analysis(CMA)for the diagnosis of early spontaneous abortion,and to investigate the relationship between chromosomal abnormalities and early spontaneous abortion.Methods A total of 432 cases embryos were collected from June 2017 to December 2022 which occur early spontaneous abortion in Yangzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital.We retrospectively analyze the results of chromosomal microarray analysis,and analyze the correlation between different gestational weeks and numerical chromosomal abnormalities and copy number variations.Results A total of 428 specimens were successfully analyzed by the CMA.Chromosomal abnormalities were identified in 270 specimens,including 212 cases of numerical chromosomal abnormalities,53 cases of copy number variations,and 5 cases of uniparental disomy.Most chromosomal abnormalities are trisomies,with 16-trisomy was the most common.Among the copy number variations,31 cases of pathogenic and likely pathogenic were detected,and 22 cases of clinically unknown copy number abnormalities were detected.There was no statistically significant difference in numerical chromosomal abnormalities among different gestational weeks(P>0.05),while the positive rate of copy number variations was highest at 10-11+6 weeks of pregnancy.Conclusion CMA can clarify the etiological diagnosis of early spontaneous abortion.It can not only detect chromosomal abnormalities,but also can detect copy number variations and even chromosome microdeletion syndrome,chromosome microduplication syndrome.In the study,numerical chromosomal abnormalities are the main cause of spontaneous abortion.
Early abortionChromosomal microarray analysisNumerical chromosomal abnormalityCopy number variations