Lesch-Nyhan syndrome Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 28-year-old gravida 2 para 1 woman comes to the obstetrician to discuss her pregnancy. The patient is at 20-weeks of gestation. Using ultrasound, the sex of the fetus is determined to be male. The patient is taking prenatal vitamins and is up to date with prenatal care. Both the patient and her partner are healthy. However, the patient’s first male child was diagnosed with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. The patient asks the physician about the chances of the fetus being affected. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the physician?

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There is no chance the fetus will have the disease.

There is a 100% chance the fetus will have the disease.

There is a 25% chance the fetus will have the disease.

There is a 50% chance the fetus will be a carrier of the disease.

There is a 50% chance the fetus will have the disease.