N49

FOETAL ABNORMAILITY

Description
A macerated foetus, corresponding in size to approximately 18 weeks' gestation, showing bilateral hare-lip and cleft palate and six digits on each hand.
History
The woman presented with an inevitable abortion. Inspection of the foetus suggested the diagnosis of trisomy D. Chromosomal analyses of the parents showed normal male and female karyotype - maternal age 39.