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Loss of the Y Chromosome: An Age-Related or Clonal Phenomenon in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia/Myelodysplastic Syndrome?
1 Aug 2008
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Abstract Context.—The clinical association between loss of the Y chromosome and acute myelogenous leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (AML/MDS) has been debated because both phenomena are related to aging. A prior publication suggests that loss of the Y chromosome in more than 75% of cells may indicate a clonal phenomenon that could be a marker for hematologic disease. Objective.—To evaluate the relationship...
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