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Concurrent germline BRCA1, BRCA2, and CHEK2 pathogenic variants in hereditary breast cancer: a case series.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Apr 2021
Sukumar Jasmine, Kassem Mahmoud, Agnese Doreen, Pilarski Robert, Ramaswamy Bhuvaneswari, Sweet Kevin, Sardesai Sagar
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Concurrent germline (g) pathogenic variants related to hereditary breast cancer represent a rare occurrence. While double heterozygosity in gBRCA1 and gBRCA2 has been reported in the past, herein we describe the first case of three known concurrent pathogenic variants identified in a family with a strong history of breast cancer. Case presentation The proband is a 55-year-old female diagnosed with...
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