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STREAK GONADS AND THE Y CHROMOSOME
Author(s) -
Andrews Joan
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1971.tb00300.x
Subject(s) - karyotype , streak , chromosome , primitive streak , biology , genetics , physics , gene , gastrulation , optics , embryogenesis
Summary Seven cases in which streak gonads were found in association with a Y chromosome in the karyotype are presented. The varied clinical features are discussed. The high incidence of gonadal tumours in individuals who have streak gonads and a Y chromosome in the karyotype is emphasized.