Structural abnormalities of chromosome 2 in benign thyroid tumors. Three new cases and review of the literature. |
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| Authors: | S Bol G Belge B Thode S Bartnitzke J Bullerdiek |
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| Affiliation: | Center of Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling, University of Bremen, Germany. |
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| Abstract: | Here we report our cytogenetic findings on three cases of nodular goiter, all showing structural clonal abnormalities of chromosome 2. In the first case, we found a t(2;3)(q21;q27 or q28) in two nodules of the same patient. The second case revealed a t(2;20;3)(p21;q11.2;p25), and the third case showed a t(1;2)(p22;p13). When the data from the literature and the present cases are summarized, the results suggest the existence of at least three breakpoint clusters of chromosome 2 in benign thyroid tumors or hyperplasias. |
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