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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Hereditary cancer-predisposing syndrome

Summary

An inherited genetic condition in which members within a family are at an increased risk for the development of benign and/or malignant neoplasms. [from NCI]

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: BROVCA5, FANCN, PNCA3, PALB2
    Summary: partner and localizer of BRCA2

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