Phenotypic Heterogeneity by Germline Mismatch Repair Gene Defect in Lynch Syndrome Patients
Introduction: Lynch syndrome is the most common form of hereditary colorectal cancer, being also responsible for endometrial and other types of cancers. It is associated with germline mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes and microsatellite instability. MLH1 and MSH2 mutations have a “classical” L...
Main Authors: | Jorge Hernâni-Eusébio, Elisabete Barbosa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ordem dos Médicos
2016-10-01
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Series: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/7774 |
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