Article
[Genetics of uterine leiomyomata].
Bulletin du cancer - 1 Nov 1999
Pedeutour F, Ligon A H, Morton C C
Abstract excerpt
Uterine leiomyomata, or fibroids, represent the most common tumor in women of reproductive age. Although benign, leiomyomata constitute a major health problem, and are the most frequent indication for hysterectomy. The pathobiology of these tumors is still poorly understood. Cytogenetic and genetic studies have, in recent years, advanced our understanding of the etiology of these tumors. Specifically, cytogenetic...
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