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Familial benign cystic teratomata.

S H Brenner, R C Wallach

    International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    A rare genetic link to benign cystic teratomas was observed in a family across three generations. This suggests that the development of these tumors may be inherited and genetically controlled.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive medicine
    • Genetics
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Benign cystic teratomas are germ cell tumors.
    • Familial occurrences of teratomas have been documented but are rare.
    • Previous reports have not identified occurrences across three successive generations.