Article
CDH1 germline mutations in families with hereditary lobular breast cancer.
European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP) - 1 May 2022
Girardi Antonia, Magnoni Francesca, Vicini Elisa, Kouloura Andriana, La Vecchia Carlo, Veronesi Paolo, Corso Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
Pathogenic CDH1 germline mutations are associated with lobular breast cancer in the so-called hereditary lobular breast cancer (HLBC) syndrome, without apparent correlation with the classic hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC). Recent international guidelines recommend CDH1 screening also in absence of diffuse gastric cancer (DGC) history. Genomic characteristics underlying gastric and breast tumorigenesis in...
Topics
- Antigens, CD
- Breast Neoplasms
- Cadherins
- Carcinoma, Lobular
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Germ-Line Mutation
- Heterozygote
- Humans
- Stomach Neoplasms
