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A comprehensive characterization of the spectrum of MUTYH germline pathogenic variants in Latin America.
Familial cancer - 1 Nov 2024
Esperon Patricia, Neffa Florencia, Pavicic Walter, Spirandelli Florencia, Alvarez Karin, Mullins María José, Rossi Benedito Mauro, Góngora E Silva Rodrigo Felipe, Vaccaro Carlos, Lopéz-Köstner Francisco, Rugeles Jorge, Valle Adriana Della, Dominguez-Valentin Mev
Abstract excerpt
MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) is caused by biallelic pathogenic germline variants in the MUTYH gene. However, individuals harboring monoallelic MUTYH pathogenic variants in the presence of a positive family history have been reported to have a twofold increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and extra colonic cancers. Our aim was to characterize the spectrum of monoallelic and biallelic germline MUTYH...
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