Mutation of breast cancer susceptibility genes increases cerebral microbleeds: A pilot study.

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OBJECTIVES: Growing evidence suggests breast cancer susceptibility gene (BRCA) mutations may augment cerebrovascular risk factors. With this influence in mind, we aimed to identify if BRCA mutations increased the prevalence of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). METHODS AND MATERIALS: We performed a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of adults undergoing malignancy evaluation with confirmed BRCA mutations...

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