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Double frameshift mutations in APC and MSH2 in the same individual.
International journal of colorectal disease - 1 Jan 2006
Soravia Claudio, DeLozier Celia D, Dobbie Zuzana, Berthod Claudine Rey, Arrigoni Eviano, Bründler Marie-Anne, Blouin Jean-Louis, Foulkes William D, Hutter Pierre
Abstract excerpt
Heterozygous germline DNA mismatch repair gene mutations are typically associated with HNPCC. Here we report the case of a proband whose father was known for familial adenomatous polyposis. The number of polyps (less than ten) was not typical of polyposis; therefore, the diagnosis of HNPCC was entertained. Microsatellite instability analyses were performed on peripheral blood and biopsy of a right-sided...
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