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pt complains to physcian of epigastric pain that fail to respond to antacids.Endoscopy shows an ulcerated mass on greater curvature of stomach.genetic studies show an altered DCC gene.Which of the following found on same ch as DCC?

A.BRCA1
B.DPC
C.NF1
D.NF2
E.p53

B.

B.
that dot has significance
or it may have significane lol :-)

that dot for sure means FINAL ANS B
ANS=B
the tumor is gastric ca,which is associated with DCC located on long arm of ch18.DCC is also associated with ca of colon.18q also has DPC associated with pancreatic cancer.