Cascade genetic testing in Lynch syndrome families

Cascade genetic testing in Lynch syndrome families

Introduction: Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common form of inherited genetic predisposition to colorectal cancer (CRC). LS is caused by a germline pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant (P/ LPV) in one of the mismatch repairs (MMR). Since LS is linked to an increased risk of cancer, it is crucial t...

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Main Authors: Lidija Praprotnik, Simona Hotujec, Barbara Stojanov, Mateja Krajc
Format: Article
Language:Slovenian
Published: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana 2024-12-01
Series:Onkologija
Subjects:
genetic testing
cascade testing
hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
HNPCC
Lynch syndrome
blood relative
Online Access:https://revijaonkologija.si/Onkologija/article/view/559
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