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Fordyce granules and hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome.
Gut - 1 Sept 2005
De Felice C, Parrini S, Chitano G, Gentile M, Dipaola L, Latini G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Germline mutations in mismatch repair (MMR) genes are found in only about half of clinically diagnosed families with hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome (HNPCC) (or Lynch syndrome). Early identification of gene carriers is essential to reduce cancer incidence and overall mortality. AIMS: Recent evidence indicates an increase in size and number of sebaceous glands following activation...
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