Article
Familial pancreatic cancer.
Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2004
Rieder Harald, Bartsch Detlef K
Abstract excerpt
The dismal prognosis of ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma is mainly attributable to advanced tumor stages at the time of diagnosis. Meanwhile, familial pancreatic cancer is an established hereditary tumor entity that is responsible for approximately 3% of pancreatic cancer (PC) cases. Therefore, analysis of the family history may help to identify individuals at increased risk of developing PC. These include...
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