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Cytogenetic analysis of giant oocytes and zygotes to assess their relevance for the development of digynic triploidy

B. Rosenbusch

Human Reproduction · 2002 · 124 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

The data suggest that giant oocytes may play an important, yet underestimated role in causing digynic triploidy. We recommend the exclusion of giant oocytes from IVF trials and that giant cells should be discarded, even if they carry the regular number of two pronuclei.

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