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Prophylactic risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in BRCA mutation carriers: what is going on in a region of northern Italy?
Maturitas - 1 Jan 2021
Grandi Giovanni, Perrone Anna Myriam, Perrone Antonino, Mandato Vincenzo Dario, Comerci Giuseppe, Sammarini Margaret, Merisio Carla, Amadori Andrea, Stefanetti Marco, Martinello Ruby, Facchinetti Fabio, De Iaco Pierandrea
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: BRCA1 mutation carriers are recommended to undergo prophylactic risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) between the ages of 35 and 40 or when child bearing is complete, with a possible delay until age 40-45 for BRCA2 mutation carriers. STUDY QUESTION: Primary outcome was the rate of unsuspected cancer findings during RRSO in a region of northern Italy (Emilia Romagna) and secondary outcomes were...
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