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Ovarian Cancer After Prophylactic Salpingectomy in a Patient With Germline BRCA1 Mutation.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Jun 2020
Lugo Santiago Nicole, Smith Evan, Cox Mary, Wan Carrie S, Tchabo Nana E, Awowole Ibraheem, Broach Vance, Chi Dennis S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Women with germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations have a lifetime risk of ovarian cancer of up to 46%. Opportunistic salpingectomy has been advocated as a risk-reducing strategy owing to increasing recognition of tubal origin, yet evidence of efficacy in this high-risk population is limited. CASE: This is the case of a woman with a BRCA1 mutation who underwent prophylactic mastectomy and bilateral...
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