Title |
Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphic traits in patients with breast cancer: a prospective clinical study
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Published in |
BMC Cancer, March 2007
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2407-7-44 |
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Authors |
Chintamani, Rohan Khandelwal, Aliza Mittal, Sai Saijanani, Amita Tuteja, Anju Bansal, Dinesh Bhatnagar, Sunita Saxena |
Abstract |
Breast cancer is one of the most extensively studied cancers and its genetic basis is well established. Dermatoglyphic traits are formed under genetic control early in development but may be affected by environmental factors during first trimester of pregnancy. They however do not change significantly thereafter, thus maintaining stability not greatly affected by age. These patterns may represent the genetic make up of an individual and therefore his/her predisposition to certain diseases. Patterns of dermatoglyphics have been studied in various congenital disorders like Down's syndrome and Kleinfelter syndrome. The prints can thus represent a non-invasive anatomical marker of breast cancer risk and thus facilitate early detection and treatment. |
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Lecturer | 3 | 6% |
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Social Sciences | 2 | 4% |
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