Neoplasia 2: Genomic Instability Flashcards
1
Q
Mismatch Repair
A
Microsatellite Instability
HNPCC (MSH2 and MLH1 gene) - have polyps, but are serrated adenomas
2
Q
Nucleotide Excision Repair
A
Xeroderma Pigmentosa: Melanoma, Basal cell carcinoma, and Squamous cell carcinoma
3
Q
Recombination Repair
A
Brca 1 and 2
If Brca 1 and 2 are mutated –> familial breast and ovarian tumors