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[Retinoblastoma in Argentina: study of germline variants of the RB1 gene].
Medicina - 1 Jan 2026
Ducatelli María Eugenia, Lavia Mariana, Martinez Elizabeth, Freytes Candela, Piergrossi Noelia, Campos Bárbara, Obregon María Gabriela, Zubizarreta Pedro, Alonso Cristina, Rubio Patricia
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INTRODUCTION: Retinoblastoma is an embryonal origin neoplasm of the developing retina. It represents the most frequent ocular cancer in childhood. The presentation can be unilateral, bilateral or trilateral. In patients with bilateral retinoblastoma, germline variants in the RB1 gene are observed in approximately 90%, while in unilateral retinoblastoma in 10-25% of cases. Molecular study is essential for familial...
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