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Hereditary Brain Tumors Are More Common Than You Think: Germline Mutations in Benign and Malignant Primary Brain Tumors.

Date:
Saturday, Nov 18, 2017 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Conference:
SNO 2017
Authors:
Amanda Bergner, Holly Laduca, Michelle Jackson
  • Germline mutations in patients with benign brain tumors are almost as frequent as malignant brain tumors
  • Clinician awareness of germline genetic findings among both benign and malignant primary brain tumor cases, and the utilization of genetic testing to assist with appropriate and comprehensive screening are important.
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