Article
Indication for CDKN2A-mutation analysis in familial pancreatic cancer families without melanomas.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2012
Harinck Femme, Kluijt Irma, van der Stoep Nienke, Oldenburg Rogier A, Wagner Anja, Aalfs Cora M, Sijmons Rolf H, Poley Jan-Werner, Kuipers Ernst J, Fockens Paul, van Os Theo A M, Bruno Marco J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CDKN2A-mutation carriers run a high risk of developing melanomas and have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer (PC). Familial PC (FPC) patients with a personal history or family history of melanomas are therefore offered CDKN2A-mutation analysis. In contrast, CDKN2A testing in FPC families without a history of melanomas is not generally recommended. The aim of this study was to evaluate...
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