title: Genetics of transitional cell carcinoma.
abstract: Several models of genetic events which define the origin and progression of human tumors have been elucidated over the last several years. These models suggest that the study of tumors at the level of both the chromosome and the gene can be useful in elucidating molecular events in tumor progression and in determining the biologic behavior of individual tumors. The genetics of transitional cell carcinomas are reviewed with emphasis on potential mechanisms of tumorigenicity and the clinical utility of genetic markers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Chaganti
mesh_terms: D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics; D002872:Chromosome Deletion; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D005819:Genetic Markers / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D008957:Models, Genetic; D009006:Monosomy / Q000235:genetics; D009154:Mutation; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000235:genetics; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers