Genetic predisposition to skin cancer.

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Here we review recent insights in the genetics of skin cancer susceptibility as gleaned from studies of three hereditary syndromes: basal cell nevus syndrome, familial melanoma/dysplastic nevus syndrome, and xeroderma pigmentosum. We provide a brief synopsis of the recent findings related to these syndromes in an attempt to illustrate several emerging themes in the genetics of skin cancer. These themes include 1)...

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