Li-Fraumeni syndrome: a case report and discussion.
Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare cause of breast cancer. It should be considered in cancer cases where a genetic link is suspected. It impacts dramatically on treatment and has major implications for the patient and their family.
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Department of Surgery, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock. paulhendry77@btinternet.com
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002285:Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018450:Disease Progression; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016864:Li-Fraumeni Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000379:methods; D008327:Mammography; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness / Q000473:pathology*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment