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MEN1-Dependent Breast Cancer: Indication for Early Screening? Results From the Dutch MEN1 Study Group.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jun 2017
van Leeuwaarde Rachel S, Dreijerink Koen M, Ausems Margreet G, Beijers Hanneke J, Dekkers Olaf M, de Herder Wouter W, van der Horst-Schrivers Anouk N, Drent Madeleine L, Bisschop Peter H, Havekes Bas, Peeters Petra H M, Pijnappel Ruud M, Vriens Menno R, Valk Gerlof D
Abstract excerpt
Objective: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is associated with an early-onset elevated breast cancer risk. This finding potentially has implications for breast cancer screening for women with MEN1, and therefore it is necessary to assess whether other risk factors are involved to identify those at greatest risk. Design: A cross-sectional case control study was performed using the Dutch MEN1 cohort,...
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