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CDH1-related blepharocheilodontic syndrome is associated with diffuse gastric cancer risk.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jul 2020
LeBlanc Shannon, Naveen Dildeepa, Haan Eric, Barnett Christopher, Rawlings Lesley, Roscioli Tony, Poplawski Nicola
Abstract excerpt
We report the first case of diffuse gastric cancer in an individual with familial blepharocheilodontic syndrome (BCD) due to a germline CDH1 likely pathogenic variant. To date, other BCD affected relatives are nonpenetrant for diffuse gastric cancer posing challenges to counseling regarding gastric and breast cancer surveillance, and preventative total gastrectomy.
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