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Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphic traits in patients with breast cancer: a prospective clinical study
13 Mar 2007
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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is one of the most extensively studied cancers and its genetic basis is well established. Dermatoglyphic traits are formed under genetic control early in development but may be affected by environmental factors during first trimester of pregnancy. They however do not change significantly thereafter, thus maintaining stability not greatly affected by age. These patterns may represent the...
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