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Triploid embryo after in vitro fertilization

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A case of a triploid embryo (69,XXX) resulting from in vitro fertilization is reported. The pregnancy ended in spontaneous abortion 44 days after embryo transfer. The embryo showed anomalies considered typical of triploidy but molar changes were not noted. The origin of extra chromosomes was apparently maternal.

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  1. Institut für Humangenetik (Direktor: Prof. Dr. R. A. Pfeiffer), Schwabachanlage 10, D-8520, Erlangen, Federal Republic of Germany

    R. Ulmer, A. Kniewald & R. A. Pfeiffer

  2. Frauenklinik der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Direktor: Prof. Dr. N. Lang), Universitätsstrasse 21/23, D-8520, Erlangen, Federal Republic of Germany

    S. Trotnow & T. Kniewald

  3. Institut für Pathologie der, Medizinischen Hochschule Lübeck (Direktor: Prof. Dr. U. Löhrs), Ratzeburger Allee 160, D-2400, Lübeck, Federal Republic of Germany

    H. Rehder

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Dedicated to Prof. Dr. K. G. Ober on his 70th birthday

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Ulmer, R., Rehder, H., Trotnow, S. et al. Triploid embryo after in vitro fertilization. Arch. Gynecol. 237, 101–107 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02199714

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