[Genetic susceptibility to prostate cancer].

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Prostate cancer is the most frequent malignant tumor among men over 50 years old. Its incidence varies according to countries and ethnic group. Known risk factors are race and positive family history of the disease. Familial aggregation (at least 2 cases in the family) is observed in about 20% of cases and an hereditary form of prostate cancer in 5%. This proportion increases with younger age at diagnosis. Six...

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