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ATM mutations for surgeons.
Familial cancer - 1 Jul 2017
Mansfield Sara A, Pilarski Robert, Agnese Doreen M
Abstract excerpt
The ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene encodes a protein kinase involved in DNA repair. Heterozygotic carriers are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. As the use of genetic testing increases, identification of at-risk patients will also increase. The aim of this study is to review two cases of heterozygous ATM mutation carriers and review the literature to clarify the cancer risks and...
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