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Early onset may predict G101W CDKN2A founder mutation carrier status in Ligurian melanoma patients.
Melanoma research - 1 Dec 2004
Mantelli Michela, Pastorino Lorenza, Ghiorzo Paola, Barile Monica, Bruno William, Gargiulo Sara, Sormani Maria Pia, Gliori Sara, Vecchio Stefania, Ciotti Paola, Sertoli Mario Roberto, Queirolo Paola, Goldstein Alisa M, Bianchi-Scarrà Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
Although the presence of multiple cases of melanoma on the same side of a family is the best predictor of germline CDKN2A mutation, other features (i.e. early age at onset) may be useful to identify carriers. We analysed the records of 682 hospital-based Ligurian melanoma patients. Of these, 238...
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