Interstitial 9q deletion. A primary change in a case with splenomegaly of unknown origin
A Ferti1, H Tsikritzi, M Yialamboukides
15th Medical Department, Evangelismos Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics
|February 1, 1992
Abstract:
In a case with splenomegaly of unknown origin and features of hypersplenism, an interstitial 9q deletion was identified as a sole clonal abnormality of bone marrow cells. The meaning of 9q deletion as a primary change, as well as its clinical significance, are considered.
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