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Germline testing and genetic counseling in biliary tract cancer: an operative proposal to improve the state of art.
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jan 2000
Rimini Margherita, Presi Silvia, Pipitone Giovanni Battista, Russo Raucci Annalisa, Ratti Francesca, Della Corte Angelo, Pedica Federica, Vanella Giuseppe, Tonon Giovanni, Burgio Valentina, Vitiello Francesco, Rossari Federico, Amadeo Elisabeth, Maria Giulia Cangi, Pecciarini Lorenza, Arcidiacono Paolo Giorgio, Falcinelli Francesca, Cascinu Stefano, De Cobelli Francesco, Aldrighetti Luca, Patricelli Maria Grazia, Carrera Paola, Casadei-Gardini Andrea
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: A genetic predisposition seems to be involved in biliary tract cancer, but the prevalence of germline mutations in BTC remains unclear, and the therapeutic role of the germline pathologic variants is still unknown. AREA COVERED: The aim of the present work is to systematically review the data available on the hereditary predisposition of biliary tract cancer by a specific research on PubMed, in...
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