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:
- Ataxia telangiectasia
- Ataxia telangiectasia-like disorder
- Bloom syndrome
- Fanconi anaemia
- Nijmegen breakage syndrome
References
- ↑ Taylor AM (2001). "Chromosome instability syndromes". Best Pract Res Clin Haematol. 14 (3): 631–44. PMID 11640873. doi:10.1053/beha.2001.0158.
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