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Breast Cancer In Teenager with Neurofibromatosis 1

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Breast cancer is highly prevalent amongs t older women but much less common in younger women, especially those under the age of 20 . Here we present a case of an 18-year-old woman with Neurofibromatosis 1 diagnosed with breast cancer. Review of literature demons trates a five-fold increased risk of developing breast cancer before age 50 with a mutation in this tumor suppressor gene. Incorporation of earlier screening recommenda tions for at-risk younger women is warranted in more guide lines.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.18502/crcp.v9i1.16829

Authors: Nariman Khan, Isadora Linford, Sara Ortiz Romero

Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403781325

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