In-situ

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The term in situ, in general, means being in the original position; not having been moved.

Pagetoid peripherally to a melanoma in situ
Pagetoid peripherally to a melanoma in situ

Carcinoma in-situ[edit | edit source]

  • Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is a group of abnormal cells that are found only in the place where they first formed in the body
  • These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue.

Fluorescence in situ hybridization]] (FISH)[edit | edit source]

  • [[Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cells, including specific genes or portions of genes.
  • This may be used for understanding a variety of chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic mutations.
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