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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Genetic Predisposition: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Lymphatic research and biology - 1 Jun 2019
Visser Joël, van Geel Michel, Cornelissen Anouk J M, van der Hulst René R W J, Qiu Shan Shan
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Background: Secondary lymphedema is a complication following breast cancer therapy and constitutes the main form of lymphedema in the western world. The purpose of the current study was to provide a clear overview of the genetic predisposition and secondary lymphedema. Methods and Results: A systematic search was performed between February and June 2017 in MEDLINE and Embase. Search terms included Genes, Genetic...
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