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Mutational analysis of the hMSH6 gene in familial and early-onset colorectal and endometrial cancer in Israeli patients.
Genetic testing - 1 Jan 2002
Figer Arie, Kaplan Anna, Geva Ravit, Flex Dov, Yaron Michal, Levy Tali, Sapir Einat Even, Fidder Herma H, Friedman Eitan
Abstract excerpt
Familial colorectal cancer (CRC) is noted in about 15% of incident CRC cases, and at times is hallmarked by an age at diagnosis less than 50 years. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) account for about 40% of familial cases. Thus, the majority of familial and early-onset CRC remain genetically elusive. Similarly, the majority of familial and early onset...
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