Article
Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome: CDH1 Mutations and Beyond.
JAMA oncology - 1 Apr 2015
Hansford Samantha, Kaurah Pardeep, Li-Chang Hector, Woo Michelle, Senz Janine, Pinheiro Hugo, Schrader Kasmintan A, Schaeffer David F, Shumansky Karey, Zogopoulos George, Santos Teresa Almeida, Claro Isabel, Carvalho Joana, Nielsen Cydney, Padilla Sarah, Lum Amy, Talhouk Aline, Baker-Lange Katie, Richardson Sue, Lewis Ivy, Lindor Noralane M, Pennell Erin, MacMillan Andree, Fernandez Bridget, Keller Gisella, Lynch Henry, Shah Sohrab P, Guilford Parry, Gallinger Steven, Corso Giovanni, Roviello Franco, Caldas Carlos, Oliveira Carla, Pharoah Paul D P, Huntsman David G
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: E-cadherin (CDH1) is a cancer predisposition gene mutated in families meeting clinically defined hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC). Reliable estimates of cancer risk and spectrum in germline mutation carriers are essential for management. For families without CDH1 mutations, ge...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Distribution
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Antigens, CD
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Breast Neoplasms
- Cadherins