Lynch syndrome identification in a Brazilian cohort of endometrial cancer screened by a universal approach.
CONCLUSION: This is the first report of the LS prevalence in EC screened by a universal approach in Brazil. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of the mutational landscape of this syndrome in Brazil, which is relevant for improved identification, genetic counseling, prevention and control of cancer in LS.
PMID: 32694065 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Gynecologic Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rosa RCA, Santis JO, Teixeira LA, Molfetta GA, Dos Santos JTT, Ribeiro VDS, Chahud F, Ribeiro-Silva A, Brunaldi MO, Silva WA, Ferraz VEF Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research
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