Germline PTEN mutations are rare and highly penetrant

Germline PTEN mutations are rare and highly penetrant

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cowden syndrome (multiple hamartoma syndrome, MIM 158350) is an early onset syndrome characterized by multiple hamartomas in the skin, mucous membranes, breast, thyroid and endometrium. Patients with Cowden syndrome have increased risk of breast cancer, thyroid c...

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Main Authors: Rustad Cecilie F, Bjørnslett Merete, Heimdal Ketil R, Mæhle Lovise, Apold Jaran, Møller Pål
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Subjects:
breast cancer
Cowden syndrome
PTEN
thyroid cancer
Online Access:http://www.hccpjournal.com/content/4/4/177

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