The impact of molecular diagnosis on familial colorectal cancer.

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We have shown the impact of molecular diagnostics related to mutation detection in an extensive family with a strong history of colorectal cancer. The nature and presentation of the cancers suggested that hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer was the most likely cause. The strategies employed have enabled the detection and characterisation of the causative mutation in the proband and predictive testing in the...

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