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Identification of germline genetic mutations in patients with pancreatic cancer
6 Oct 2015
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BACKGROUND: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAC) is part of several cancer predisposition syndromes; however, indications for genetic counseling/testing are not well-defined. In the current study, the authors sought to determine mutation prevalence and characteristics that are predictive of an inherited predisposition for PAC. METHODS: A total of 175 consecutive patients with PAC who underwent clinical genetics...
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