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Genetic Counseling and Family Screening Recommendations in Patients with Telomere Biology Disorders.
Current hematologic malignancy reports - 1 Dec 2023
Ongie Laura, Raj Hannah A, Stevens Katie Barrett
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Telomere biology disorders (TBDs) encompass a spectrum of genetic diseases with a common pathogenesis of defects in telomerase function and telomere maintenance causing extremely short telomere lengths. Here, we review the current literature surrounding genetic testing strategies, cascade testing, reproductive implications, and the role of genetic counseling. RECENT FINDINGS: The understanding...
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