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Health risks for ataxia-telangiectasia mutated heterozygotes: a systematic review, meta-analysis and evidence-based guideline.
Clinical genetics - 1 Aug 2016
van Os N J H, Roeleveld N, Weemaes C M R, Jongmans M C J, Janssens G O, Taylor A M R, Hoogerbrugge N, Willemsen M A A P
Abstract excerpt
Ataxia-telangiectasia (AT) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder with immunodeficiency and an increased risk of developing cancer, caused by mutations in the ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene. Logically, blood relatives may also carry a pathogenic ATM mutation. Female carriers of such a mutation have an increased risk of breast cancer. Other health risks for carriers are suspected but have...
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