Article
The development of a clinical screening instrument for tumour predisposition syndromes in childhood cancer patients.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 Oct 2013
Hopman Saskia M J, Merks Johannes H M, de Borgie Corianne A J M, Aalfs Cora M, Biesecker Leslie G, Cole Trevor, Eng Charis, Legius Eric, Maher Eamonn R, van Noesel Max M, Verloes Alain, Viskochil David H, Wagner Anja, Weksberg Rosanna, Caron Huib N, Hennekam Raoul C M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Identification of tumour predisposition syndromes in patients who have cancer in childhood is paramount for optimal care. A screening instrument that can help to identify such patients will facilitate physicians caring for children with cancer. The complete screening instrument should consist of a standardised series of pictures and a screening form for manifestations not visible in the pictures. Here...
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