Report of a Novel Mutation in MLH1 Gene in a Hispanic Family from Puerto Rico Fulfilling Classic Amsterdam Criteria for Lynch Syndrome
In Puerto Rico, colorectal cancer (CRC) represents the second leading cause of cancer in men and women. Familial CRC accounts for 10–15% of the total CRC cases, while Lynch syndrome accounts for approximately 2–4% of cases. Limited information is available about the prevalence, clinical manifestat...
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Main Authors: | Juan M. Marqués-Lespier, Yaritza Diaz-Algorri, Maria Gonzalez-Pons, Marcia Cruz-Correa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/527946 |
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