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hereditary cancer syndrome |
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hereditary cancer syndrome Any of a group of often AD conditions characterized by tumors that are often site-specific, of early onset and multiple and/or bilateral; HCSs include nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, dysplastic nevus–B-K
mole syndrome, Cowden syndrome, familial polyposis, Gardner syndrome, Gorlin syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, MEN I, MEN II. See Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome, Cancer family, Dysplastic nevus sydrome, Familial malignancy, Hereditary neoplasmia, Hereditary preneoplasia, Li-Fraumeni syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The critical first step in the identification of a hereditary cancer syndrome is to obtain a careful family history of cancer. The American Society of Clinical Oncologists has identified MEN 2 as a well-defined hereditary cancer syndrome for which genetic testing is considered standard management. |
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