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Hereditary non-polipomatous colorectal cancer: hereditary predisposition, diagnosis and prevention.
Arquivos de gastroenterologia - 1 Jan 2000
Coura Renata dos Santos, Ashton-Prolla Patricia, Prolla João Carlos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is the third in frequency and the second in mortality in developed countries. In Brazil, it is among the six more common malignant neoplasias. About 20% of colorectal tumors have some hereditary component. AIM: This study presents a review of genetic and clinic aspects, as well as diagnosis and prevention of the hereditary non-polipomatous colorectal cancer, that is the more frequent...
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