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Chromosome studies in twelve patients with retinoblastoma

Chromosome studies in twelve patients with retinoblastoma Chromosome studies in 12 children suffering from retinoblastoma revealed a significantly elevated frequency of aneuploids, chromatid-type aberrations and stable abnormalities of the chromosome type. A similar increase in the occurrence of chromosome abnormalities was found in cases of retinoblastoma not exposed to therapeutic irradiation. These findings indicate that an increased fragility of the chromosomes must be assumed in patients with retinoblastoma, which may be associated with a general increase in the predisposition to develop tumors. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Human Genetics Springer Journals

Chromosome studies in twelve patients with retinoblastoma

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Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 1974 by Springer-Verlag
Subject
Biomedicine; Human Genetics; Molecular Medicine; Gene Function; Metabolic Diseases
ISSN
0340-6717
eISSN
1432-1203
DOI
10.1007/BF00278455
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Abstract

Chromosome studies in 12 children suffering from retinoblastoma revealed a significantly elevated frequency of aneuploids, chromatid-type aberrations and stable abnormalities of the chromosome type. A similar increase in the occurrence of chromosome abnormalities was found in cases of retinoblastoma not exposed to therapeutic irradiation. These findings indicate that an increased fragility of the chromosomes must be assumed in patients with retinoblastoma, which may be associated with a general increase in the predisposition to develop tumors.

Journal

Human GeneticsSpringer Journals

Published: Aug 13, 2004

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