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Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in Brazilian breast cancer patients with positive family history.
Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina - 7 Jul 2005
Dufloth Rozany Mucha, Carvalho Sílvia, Heinrich Juliana Karina, Shinzato Júlia Yoriko, dos Santos César Cabello, Zeferino Luiz Carlos, Schmitt Fernando
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the two principal hereditary breast cancer susceptibility genes, and the prevalence of their mutations among Brazilian women is unknown. The objective was to detect BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in Brazilian patients with breast cancer, so as to establish genetic profiles. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study, in Centro de Atenção Integral à Saúde da Mulher,...
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