PURPOSE: To develop an accurate mutation analysis procedure for retinoblastoma gene (RB1) mutation, which is sensitive at the single-cell level, and to use in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to achieve pregnancies without retinoblastoma. DESIGN: Case report. METHODS: Twelve day 3 embryos, obtained by IVF with intracytoplasmic sperm injection, underwent single-cell DNA testing via polymerase chain reaction and restriction enzyme analysis to detect the presence of a paternal RB1 mutation. Embryos were diagnosed as being unaffected and were transferred to the uterus on day 5. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Achieving a healthy pregnancy and delivery, assessed by clinical presentation, fundus photography, and RB1 molecular analysis. RESULTS: A singleton pregnancy was achieved, and a child without retinoblastoma was born. The absence of the paternal RB1 mutation was confirmed on a sample of peripheral blood from the newborn. CONCLUSIONS: We are first to report a successful human liveborn, delivered after IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis for retinoblastoma. The successful result indicates that preimplantation genetic diagnosis exists for this genetic disease and may represent a viable alternative to prenatal diagnosis with the subsequent option of terminating an affected pregnancy.
PURPOSE: To develop an accurate mutation analysis procedure for retinoblastoma gene (RB1) mutation, which is sensitive at the single-cell level, and to use in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to achieve pregnancies without retinoblastoma. DESIGN: Case report. METHODS: Twelve day 3 embryos, obtained by IVF with intracytoplasmic sperm injection, underwent single-cell DNA testing via polymerase chain reaction and restriction enzyme analysis to detect the presence of a paternal RB1 mutation. Embryos were diagnosed as being unaffected and were transferred to the uterus on day 5. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Achieving a healthy pregnancy and delivery, assessed by clinical presentation, fundus photography, and RB1 molecular analysis. RESULTS: A singleton pregnancy was achieved, and a child without retinoblastoma was born. The absence of the paternal RB1 mutation was confirmed on a sample of peripheral blood from the newborn. CONCLUSIONS: We are first to report a successful human liveborn, delivered after IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis for retinoblastoma. The successful result indicates that preimplantation genetic diagnosis exists for this genetic disease and may represent a viable alternative to prenatal diagnosis with the subsequent option of terminating an affected pregnancy.
Authors: Akriti Dewanwala; Anu Chittenden; Margery Rosenblatt; Rowena Mercado; Judy E Garber; Sapna Syngal; Elena M Stoffel Journal: Fam Cancer Date: 2011-09 Impact factor: 2.375
Authors: Helen Dimaras; Timothy W Corson; David Cobrinik; Abby White; Junyang Zhao; Francis L Munier; David H Abramson; Carol L Shields; Guillermo L Chantada; Festus Njuguna; Brenda L Gallie Journal: Nat Rev Dis Primers Date: 2015-08-27 Impact factor: 52.329