Somatic mutation of PTEN is seen in________________?

Correct answer: D. Endometrial Carcinoma

  • A. Retinoblastoma
  • B. Osteosarcoma
  • C. Carcinoma breast
  • D. Endometrial Carcinoma

Explanation

PTEN is a tumour-suppressor gene regulating the PI3K-AKT pathway, and its somatic loss is particularly associated with endometrial carcinoma. The other listed tumours have different characteristic genetic abnormalities.

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