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inv(12)(p11.2q13) in an endometrial polyp.
T A Walter1, S X Fan, M T Medchill
1Cancer Center, Southwest Biomedical Research Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251.
Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics
|August 1, 1989
Summary
Cytogenetic analysis of a benign endometrial polyp revealed a specific chromosomal anomaly, inv(12)(p11.2q13). This finding supports the role of chromosome 12q13-q14 in cellular proliferation, not malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Cytogenetics
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Oncology
Background:
- Benign endometrial polyps are common gynecological findings.
- Understanding the genetic basis of benign tumors is crucial for differentiating them from malignant neoplasms.