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RB1 gene mutations in Argentine retinoblastoma patients. Implications for genetic counseling.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Parma Diana, Ferrer Marcela, Luce Leonela, Giliberto Florencia, Szijan Irene
Abstract excerpt
Retinoblastoma (RB) is an inherited childhood ocular cancer caused by mutations in the tumor suppressor RB1 gene. Identification of RB1 mutations is essential to assess the risk of developing retinoblastoma in the patients´ relatives. Retinoblastoma is a potentially curable cancer and an early diagnosis is critical for survival and eye preservation. Unilateral retinoblastoma is mostly non-heritable and results...
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