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Identification of a novel somatic mutation of POU6F2 by whole-genome sequencing in prolactinoma.
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine - 1 Dec 2019
Miao Yazhou, Li Chuzhong, Guo Jing, Wang Hongyun, Gong Lei, Xie Weiyan, Zhang Yazhuo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pituitary adenomas (PAs) are one of the most common intracranial tumors; approximately half of PAs are prolactin (PRL)-secreting PAs (prolactinomas). The genetic alterations prevalent in prolactinomas are unknown. METHODS: Here, we present a patient with an extremely aggressive and giant prolactinoma accompanied by serious destruction of the surrounding bone mass. This patient exhibited resistance to...
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