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syndrome

In medicine, a set of signs and symptoms that always occur together, thus characterizing a particular condition or disorder.
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However, the role of tumour suppressor gene mutations is indicated by their association with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, which is characterized by inactivating germline mutations of the TP53 gene, gives some insight into the origins of these tumours (1, 3).
Adrenal carcinoma: a case study by Hemmady, Sujata / New Zealand Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
TP53 Mutations in the TP53 gene on 17p are also known to predispose to early breast cancer [23] and account for over 70% of cases of Li-Fraumeni syndrome [24].
High-risk breast cancer predisposition genes by Gareth, D.; Evans, R.; Howell, Anthony / Advances in Breast Cancer
Genetics Childhood osteosarcoma is often more prevalent in children with certain rare cancer syndromes that are inherited - such as retinoblastoma or Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
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