Chromosome instability syndrome

Chromosome instability syndrome

Chromosome instability syndromes are a group of inherited conditions associated with chromosomal instability and breakage. They often lead to an increased tendency to develop certain types of malignancies.[1]

The following chromosome instability syndromes are known:

References

  1. ^ Taylor AM (2001). "Chromosome instability syndromes". Best Pract Res Clin Haematol 14 (3): 631–44. doi:10.1053/beha.2001.0158. PMID 11640873. 

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