Nov 22, 2008

Encyclopedia of Cancer | Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Definition

Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic disorder caused by a hereditary mutation in a cancer susceptibility gene. Individuals with LFS have an increased risk for developing certain types of cancer, often at younger ages than is typically observed in the general population.

Description

Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) was first described by Dr. Frederick Li and Dr. Joseph Fraumeni in 1969. It is caused by mutations in the TP53 gene, located on chromosome 17. The types of mutations that cause LFS are known as hereditary mutations, and therefore can be inherited, or passed from a parent to a child.

Cancer Risks

The TP53 gene...

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