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Patients with Lynch syndrome mismatch repair gene mutations are at higher risk for not only upper tract urothelial cancer but also bladder cancer.
European urology - 1 Feb 2013
Skeldon Sean C, Semotiuk Kara, Aronson Melyssa, Holter Spring, Gallinger Steven, Pollett Aaron, Kuk Cynthia, van Rhijn Bas, Bostrom Peter, Cohen Zane, Fleshner Neil E, Jewett Michael A, Hanna Sally, Shariat Shahrokh F, Van Der Kwast Theodorus H, Evans Andrew, Catto Jim, Bapat Bharati, Zlotta Alexandre R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lynch syndrome (LS), or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, is caused by mutations in mismatch repair (MMR) genes. An increased risk for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) has been described in this population; however, data regarding the risk for bladder cancer (BCa) are sparse. OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of BCa in MMR mutation carriers and suggest screening and management...
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