Prostate cancer genetics.

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Prostate cancer (PC) is the most frequent malignant tumor among men over 50 years old. Its incidence varies according to countries and ethnic groups. 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 a hereditary form of PC, compatible with a Mendelian inheritance, in 5%. This proportion increases...

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