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Germline APC I1307K and MITF E318K variants in a patient with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma: A case report.
Cancer genetics - 1 Apr 2026
Covey Samantha C, Ortiz Michelle M De Jesus, Jernigan Amelia, Balakrishnan Ridin, Kim Sun Young, Miele Lucio
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We report the case of a 76‑year‑old woman with high‑grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) who was found to carry germline variants in APC I1307K and MITF E318K. Although neither variant is an established contributor to ovarian cancer risk, their co‑occurrence raises the possibility of polygenic or modifier effects on tumor susceptibility. The APC I1307K allele is a founder variant linked to increased colorectal...
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