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Risk of multiple pancreatic cancers in CDKN2A-p16-Leiden mutation carriers.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Aug 2018
Ibrahim Isaura, Sibinga Mulder Babs G, Bonsing Bert, Morreau Hans, Farina Sarasqueta Arantza, Inderson Akin, Luelmo Saskia, Feshtali Shirin, Potjer Thomas P, de Vos Tot Nederveen Cappel Wouter, Wasser Martin, Vasen Hans F A
Abstract excerpt
CDKN2A-p16-Leiden mutation carriers have a substantial risk of developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). One of the main clinical features of hereditary cancer is the development of multiple cancers. Since 2000, we have run a surveillance program for CDKN2A-p16-Leiden mutation carriers. The patients are offered a yearly MRI with optionally endoscopic ultrasound. In patients with a confirmed lesion,...
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