Question
Last month, on the 28th, I had an amniocentesis done in Germany to test my 17-week-old fetus for chromosomal abnormalities. Due to work reasons, I had it done there, and the report was full of professional terminology that I didn’t understand very well. I would like to ask the doctor, do you know what the fetal karyotype 46,XY,Iv(6)(?p12q16.3) means? My husband is in the country, and the blood test for chromosomes is still in the queue, and we have to wait another 3 weeks to get the results. So, there’s nothing I can do now, and I’m very anxious, just watching the child in my belly grow day by day. I searched online about the 46 chromosomes that govern humans, and the German test labels are different from those in my country.
Answer
The abnormality of the fetal karyotype 46,XY,Iv(6)(?p12q16.3) may indicate a partial deletion or duplication of chromosome 6. In this case, it is recommended to consult with the doctor at the German hospital for detailed explanations and further advice. At the same time, you can also try to contact domestic doctors to discuss possible treatment plans or prenatal consultations.