Genetic evidence that placental site trophoblastic tumours can originate from a hydatidiform mole or a normal conceptus.

The genetic origin of two placental site trophoblastic tumours was established using a Y chromosome-specific and locus-specific minisatellite probes. A gestational origin was confirmed for both tumours. In one case the origin of the tumour was consistent with derivation from a normal female conceptu...

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Main Authors: Fisher, R. A., Paradinas, F. J., Newlands, E. S., Boxer, G. M.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: 1992
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1977585/