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Chromosome 8 rearrangements. The normal chromosome 8 is shown, with 8p23.1 and 8q22 breakpoints indicated. The Inv8 chromosome results from a pericentric inversion. The Rec8 chromosome contains a duplication of 8q22→8qter, whereas the 8p23.1→8pter fragment is lost.