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What Should a Gynecologist Know about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome? Lessons from a Patient Undergoing Hysterectomy for Benign Indications.
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation - 1 Jan 2018
Advolodkina Polina, Lachiewicz Mark P, Oprea-Ilies Gabriela, Majmudar Bhagirath, Gordon Alan N
Abstract excerpt
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a rare highly penetrant cancer syndrome characterized by mutation in the TP53 tumor suppressor gene. Recent data suggest that this germline mutation is more frequent than once thought. While LFS has not been associated previously with pelvic serous carcinoma, gynecologic malignancies have been reported in this patient population. We present the case report of a 37-year-old patient...
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