Article
[Genetic factors in etiology of uterine fibroids].
Ceska gynekologie - 1 Feb 2012
Kubínová K, Mára M, Horák P, Kuzel D
Abstract excerpt
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumors in women of reproductive age. The cause of development of uterine fibroids is still unknown, however recent cytogenetic and genetic studies led to advancement in understanding of etiology of these tumors. In accordance with the latest findings up to 40% of uterine fibroids bear some chromosomal abnormalities. The most common are aberration of chromosomes 6, 7, 12...
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