Tag: dnareplication
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Giant Cell Tumour Of The Bone FactFile
Overview of Giant Cell Tumour Of The Bone Malignancy: Benign; aggressive; rarely metastasizes. 20% of benign skeletal tumours. Type of bone tumour: Primary 5% of all primary tumours Grade: Varies Location: Multiple Most lesions (75% to 90%) form on the extension of metaphysis into epiphysis of long bones. For instance, the frequent areas: distal femur (thigh…
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Osteosarcoma FactFile Part A (Genetic Syndromes)
Risk Factors Of Osteosarcoma Part A A) Genetic Syndromes There are many genetic syndromes that increase the risk and is associated with osteosarcoma. Here are some of them Li Fraumeni Syndrome It is an autosomal dominant disorder. Autosomal refers to the 22 pairs of numbered chromosomes in humans that are not involved in determining biological…