Points to consider regarding prophylactic total gastrectomy in germline CDH1 variant carriers.
J Surg Oncol
; 129(6): 1082-1088, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Pathogenic germline CDH1 mutation confers high risk for developing diffuse gastric and lobular breast cancers in asymptomatic carriers. In these individuals, the estimated gastric cancer risk at 80 years of age is up to 70% for males and 56% for females. Due to this high-risk predisposition, prophylactic total gastrectomy is considered a unique life-saving approach in germline CDH1 carriers, as endoscopy often fails to detect early stage diffuse gastric carcinoma. However, surgical indication is controversial in some clinical contexts, with possible contraindications. This review discusses points against and in favor of a more aggressive surgical approach for consideration during the decision-making process.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Gástricas
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Antígenos CD
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Cadherinas
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Gastrectomía
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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J Surg Oncol
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2024
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Article
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Italia