Hi Robin,

Interesting.  Consider Mason Barr, a teratologist at Univ Michigan.  He
may be able to provide a report for the family and provide some insight
regarding recurrence risks.  The family should obtain a complete
skeletal survey prior to donation for diagnostic purposes.  Later...

Jerry
 

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Subject: urgent request for help with possible donation of 22week fetus

Hello -
I received a call today from the chaplin in a separate hospital.  They
have a woman whose 22 week fetus has some type of skeletal dysplasia -
the info he has says no arms or legs, so she is getting induced - today
of course.  "Someone" suggested that the family could donate the body to
research and they really want to do that - of course now nobody knows
where to send it.  Does anyone have any suggestions - the only one I
could think of was the Maryland Brain and Tissue bank but I'm not sure
if its appropriate.  Since they dont' have a diagnosis they are planning
xrays, pictures and skin bx for chromosomes after delivery.  Any help is
appreciated!
 
Robin
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Genetic Counselor
University of Missouri Department of Child Health Mercy St. John's
Hospital (Springfield, MO)
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