Picchetta, Ludovica; Ottolini, Christian S; O'Neill, Helen C; Capalbo, Antonio; (2023) Investigating the significance of segmental aneuploidy findings in preimplantation embryos. F&S Science , 4 (2) pp. 17-26. 10.1016/j.xfss.2023.03.004.

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Abstract

Segmental aneuploidies (SAs) are structural imbalances, namely, gains or losses, involving a chromosomal segment. Most preimplantation genetic testing platforms can detect segmental imbalances greater than 5–10 Mb, either full or mosaic; however, questions remain about clinical significance. An in-depth review was performed to determine the accuracy, frequency, and types of SAs detected in preimplantation embryos. A comprehensive search of the literature revealed an incidence of approximately 8.15% in preimplantation embryos, compared with a prevalence of 3.55% in prenatal diagnosis samples. Several studies have used rebiopsy analysis to validate the accuracy and reproducibility of such findings in blastocyst-stage embryos. A comparison of these studies yielded a mean confirmation rate of SAs slightly higher than 30%. This result could be attributed to their mitotic origin as well as to the technical limitations of preimplantation genetic testing. In addition, the few available studies in which embryos with a segmental finding were transferred in utero are analyzed to discuss the reproductive competence of such embryos. Except for 1 study, all outcomes were described for segmental embryos in a mosaic state. As a result, there is still insufficient evidence to provide accurate information about the effect of segmental imbalances on embryonic reproductive competence and to determine gestational and newborn risks.

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