MED12 exon 2 mutations are common in uterine leiomyomas from South African patients.

Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, are extremely common tumors. Regardless of their benign nature, fibroids can cause considerable morbidity. Women with African ancestry have a threefold increased risk of developing uterine leiomyomas with a greater symptom severity when compared to white women. Recen...

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Main Authors: Mäkinen, N, Heinonen, H, Moore, S, Tomlinson, I, van der Spuy, Z, Aaltonen, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013