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Unusual recurrence of breast cancer in a BRCA‐variant patient after fat grafting

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The oncologic safety of fat grafting procedures remains well-characterized in the recent literature; however, we recommend exercising vigilance when evaluating BRCA-positive and other patients at higher oncologic risk after reconstruction and fat grafting, whose cancer recurrence diagnosis may pose significant clinical challenges.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1861

Authors: John P. Skendelas, Clara Lee, Ann Mangino, William E. Carson

Institutions: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: BRCA gene mutations in cancer

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820