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Fragile X syndrome - Prevention

Alternative Names

Martin-Bell syndrome; Marker X syndrome

Prevention:

Genetic counseling may help prospective parents with a family history of Fragile X syndrome. Genetic testing can help determine the level of risk in such a family. Accurate diagnosis is important because of the possibility of other family members inheriting either Fragile X syndrome or other problems related to an increased number of repeats in FMR1.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/24/2007
  • Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospitalof Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.