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Added value of buccal cell FISH analysis in the diagnosis and management of Turner syndrome

Graff, A, Donadille, B, Morel, H, Villy, M C, Bourcigaux, N, Vatier, C, Borgel, A, Khodawardi, A +2 more·2020·Human Reproduction
DOI 10.1093/humrep/deaa197
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STUDY QUESTION: Is there an added diagnosis value of buccal cell FISH analysis compared with blood lymphocyte chromosomal investigations in patients with Turner syndrome (TS)? SUMMARY ANSWER: Buccal cell FISH analysis, a non-invasive technique, modified the chromosomal results obtained with the blood karyotype in 17 patients (12%) of our cohort. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Few studies have evaluated buccal cell FISH analysis and compared them with blood karyotype in patients with TS. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION: A prospective, monocentric cohort study was conducted in a rare diseases centre (CMERC) between July 2017 and August 2019. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS: In total, 142 adult patients with TS, and at least 5% 45,X cells in a previous blood karyotype, were recruited. All the patients' files were included in the CEMARA database. This national database has been declared to the French data protection agency (CNIL approval number 1187326). In compliance with French law, consent regarding non-opposition to collect and use the data was obtained from each patient. A FISH analysis on a buccal smear was performed. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE: The percentage of 45,X cells was identical between the two tissues in only 32.4% of cases. The discrepancy was higher than 41% for 12% of the cohort. The percentage of 45,X cells was higher in blood in 53 (37.3%) patients, and higher in buccal cells in 43 (30.3%) of cases. In 17 (12%) cases, the blood karyotype had to be reconsidered in regard to the buccal cell analysis. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION: It would have been interesting to evaluate karyotypes in cells from other tissues such as cells from skin biopsy or from the urinary tract and even from blood vessels or gonads in case of surgery and to compare them with each patient's phenotype. However, most of the time, these tissues are not available. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS: Although blood lymphocyte karyotype remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of TS, buccal cell FISH analysis is an efficient tool to evaluate the global chromosomal constitution in these patients, thus allowing them to have better care and follow-up. For instance, identifying a Y chromosome can prevent the occurrence of a gonadoblastoma, as gonadectomy should be discussed. On the other hand, finding normal XX cells in a patient with a previous diagnosis of homogenous 45,X TS, may be psychologically helpful and relevant for gynaecological care. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S): No specific funding was sought for the study. The authors declare no competing interests. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: N/A.

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  • Accurate characterization of even low-level chromosomal mosaicism by assessing two cell lines (lymphocytes and buccal cells) may help to more precisely estimate fertility potential.

    “Accurate characterization of even low-level chromosomal mosaicism by assessing two cell lines (lymphocytes and buccal cells) may help to more precisely estimate fertility potential.573-578”

    From Clinical practice guidelines for the care of girls and women with Turner syndrome. (2024) · cites this paper as [574]

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Authors
Graff, A., Donadille, B., Morel, H., Villy, M. C., Bourcigaux, N., Vatier, C., Borgel, A., Khodawardi, A., Siffroi, J. P., & Christin-Maitre, S.
Affiliations
  • Sorbonne Université (FR)
  • Inserm (FR)
  • Sorbonne Université, Service d’Endocrinologie, diabétologie et médecine de la reproduction, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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Venue
Human Reproduction
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2020-08-18
Volume
35
Issue
10
Pages
2391-2398
ISSN
  • 0268-1161 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-2350
DOI
10.1093/humrep/deaa197
OpenAlex
W3077934967
Cited by
30
References
21
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 1
FWCI
2.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
academic.oup.com/journals/pages/open_access/funder_policies/chorus/standard_publication_model (vor)
Locations
  • Human Reproduction (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HAL (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • APHP
  • Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
  • INSERM
  • Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
Keywords
Turner syndrome, X chromosome inactivation, Y chromosome detection, chromosomal constitution
MeSH terms
Adult, Female, Humans, Mosaicism, Mouth Mucosa, Ovarian Neoplasms, Prospective Studies, Turner Syndrome, Cohort Studies

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