Consequences of diagnosing a tumor predisposition syndrome in children with cancer: A literature review

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Jan;65(1). doi: 10.1002/pbc.26718. Epub 2017 Aug 22.

Abstract

Up to 8.5% of children with cancer have a genetic cause for their cancer: a tumor predisposition syndrome (TPS). Diagnosing a TPS is of great importance, as it may have major consequences for clinical care. Patients with TPSs require specific monitoring and management. We present an overview of the cancer-related and noncancer-related consequences for the 36 most common TPSs.

Keywords: cancer; consequences; genetic predisposition to disease; pediatrics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / genetics*