BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation testing in Cyprus; a population based study

M. A. Loizidou, A. Hadjisavvas, P. Pirpa, E. Spanou, T. Delikurt, G. A. Tanteles, M. Daniel, P. Kountourakis, S. Malas, G. Ioannidis, I. Zouvani, E. Kakouri, D. Papamichael, Y. Marcou, V. Anastasiadou, K. Kyriacou

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Abstract

This paper presents the largest study in Cyprus evaluating the frequency and distribution of BRCA1/2 mutations in a high risk patient cohort. Deleterious mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes were identified in 68 of the 527 patients tested (13%). It is of interest that a quarter of those tested positive, did not have an extensive family history of breast/ovarian cancer but were diagnosed with early onset breast cancer, ovarian cancer under the age of 60 or triple negative breast cancer. The spectrum of mutations identified in our patient cohort is different compared to other Mediterranean countries. Furthermore, several of the mutations detected are novel and have not been identified in other ethnic populations. This highlights the importance of operating a national reference center for cancer genetic diagnosis which offers services tailored to the needs of the Cypriot population.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)611-615
Number of pages5
JournalClinical Genetics
Volume91
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2017

Keywords

  • BRCA
  • breast cancer
  • genetic testing
  • ovarian cancer
  • predisposition

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