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P C Johannesma1, H M van der Klift, N C T van Grieken, D Troost, H Te Riele, M A J M Jacobs, T J Postma, D A M Heideman, C M J Tops, J T Wijnen, F H Menko.
Abstract
Childhood brain tumours may be due to germline bi-allelic mismatch repair (MMR) gene mutations in MLH1, MSH2, MSH6 or PMS2. These mutations can also lead to colorectal neoplasia and haematological malignancies. Here, we review this syndrome and present siblings with early-onset rectal adenoma and papillary glioneural brain tumour, respectively, due to novel germline bi-allelic PMS2 mutations. Identification of MMR protein defects can lead to early diagnosis of this condition. In addition, assays for these defects may help to classify brain tumours for research protocols aimed at targeted therapies. 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21261604 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2011.01635.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Genet ISSN: 0009-9163 Impact factor: 4.438