There is provided a method for identifying pre-malignancy, malignancy, and
degree of pre-malignancy and malignancy of a cell by detecting extrachromosomal
and intrachromosomal gene amplification. Also provided is a marker for the identification
of pre-malignancy, malignancy, and degree of pre-malignancy and malignancy of a
cell containing extrachromosomal and intrachromosomal gene amplification of a gene.
A diagnostic tool for the diagnosis and prognosis or cervical cancer containing
extrachromosomal and intrachromosomal gene amplification of a gene.