BRCA mutation in high grade epithelial ovarian cancers
ConclusionThe frequency of BRCA mutation in high grade serous carcinoma was 25.7%, none was found in high grade endometrioid carcinoma. High cost, unavailability of genetic testing, limited number of geneticists, may be barriers in limited resource countries. Selected patients especially high grade serous carcinoma should be considered initially.
Source: Gynecologic Oncology Reports - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
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