Novel MSH2 Mutation in the First Report of a Vietnamese–American Kindred with Lynch Syndrome

Highlights • First report of Lynch syndrome in a Vietnamese kindred • A novel MSH2 mutation has been identified. • Culturally sensitive screening programs need to be developed in this growing population.

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Published inGynecologic oncology reports Vol. 12; no. C; pp. 31 - 33
Main Authors Eskander, Ramez N, Lynch, Henry T, Brown, Sandra M, Wagman, Lawrence D, Tewari, Krishnansu S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.04.2015
Elsevier
Subjects
Case Report
Colorectal cancer
Endometrial cancer
Genetic screening
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Lynch syndrome
MSH2
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vietnamese–American
Vietnamese–American
MSH2
Endometrial cancer
Genetic screening
Colorectal cancer
Lynch syndrome
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Summary:Highlights • First report of Lynch syndrome in a Vietnamese kindred • A novel MSH2 mutation has been identified. • Culturally sensitive screening programs need to be developed in this growing population.
ISSN:2352-5789
2352-5789
DOI:10.1016/j.gore.2015.02.003