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Skin Cancer Predisposition Genes, Full-Body Skin Examinations, Familial Disclosure, and Genetic Testing Among High-Risk Individuals.
International journal of dermatology - 1 Jul 2026
Freeman Jincong Q, Matsui Yu, Zhao Fangyuan, Olopade Olufunmilayo I, Huo Dezheng
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BACKGROUND: There is a lack of knowledge in full-body skin examinations (FBSEs) in the context of pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants (PV/LPV) in skin cancer predisposition genes (CPGs). This study assessed the association between carrier status of PV/LPV in skin CPGs and FBSEs and described the patterns of family letter receipt, familial disclosure, and cascade testing among high-risk individuals. METHODS:...
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