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Pericentric inversion 9

46,XY,inv(9)(p11q13)

Also known as: inv(9), inversion 9 variant

46,XY,inv(9)(p11q13) is a pericentric inversion of chromosome 9. It is one of the most common structural variants in the human genome and is generally considered a benign finding.

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Pericentric inversion 9 (46,XY,inv(9)(p11q13)) drawn by KaryoDraw, showing the involved chromosomes with their normal homolog.

What the notation means

46
total chromosome count (the normal human number)
XY
sex chromosomes: one X, one Y (usual male karyotype)
inv(9)(p11q13)
an INVERSION in chromosome 9: the segment between 9p11 and 9q13 is flipped end-for-end (pericentric, it spans the centromere)

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