Consequences of diagnosing a tumor predisposition syndrome in children with cancer: A literature review
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2018-01-01
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Postema, Floor A M
Hopman, Saskia M J
Hennekam, Raoul C M
Merks, Johannes H M
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Abstract
Up to 8.5% of children with cancer have a genetic cause for their cancer: a tumor predisposition syndrome (TPS). Diagnosing a TPS is of great importance, as it may have major consequences for clinical care. Patients with TPSs require specific monitoring and management. We present an overview of the cancer-related and noncancer-related consequences for the 36 most common TPSs.
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cancer, consequences, genetic predisposition to disease, pediatrics, Taverne, Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, Hematology, Oncology
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Postema, F A M, Hopman, S M J, Hennekam, R C M & Merks, J H M 2018, 'Consequences of diagnosing a tumor predisposition syndrome in children with cancer : A literature review', Pediatric Blood & Cancer, vol. 65, no. 1, e26718. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.26718