The 6p21 chromosome region is nonrandomly involved in endometrial polyps

Gynecol Oncol. 1992 Sep;46(3):393-6. doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(92)90240-j.

Abstract

An inverted chromosome 6, at bands p21 and q22, has been found as the sole chromosome abnormality in an endometrial polyp from a 50-year-old woman. Since two out of three previously reported endometrial polyps showed a rearrangement of the same band 6p21, the nonrandom involvement of the terminal region of the short arm of chromosome 6 in this benign tumor can be supported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromosome Inversion*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyps / genetics*
  • Uterine Diseases / genetics*