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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.

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.
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