학술논문
Familial ovarian malignancy
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Article
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Source
British Journal of Hospital Medicine; August 2000, Vol. 61 Issue: 8 p528-531, 4p
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17508460; 17597390
Abstract
Familial ovarian cancer is a subset of ovarian cancer where there appears to be a definable genetic link in families. It accounts for less than 5% of cases of ovarian cancer seen at present. The main genes responsible, BRCA1 and BRCA2, are discussed. Screening and the prophylactic measures for women identified having a genetic trait are discussed.