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The Evolving Paradigm of Germline Testing in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Implications for Clinical Practice
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The Evolving Paradigm of Germline Testing in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Implications for Clinical Practice

Chirayu Mohindroo, Ana De Jesus-Acosta, Matthew B. Yurgelun, Anirban Maitra, Maureen Mork and Florencia McAllister
Surgical pathology clinics, Vol.15(3), pp.491-502
09/01/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2022.05.004
PMID: 36049831

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Abstract

Identification of deleterious germline mutations in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients can have therapeutic implications for the patients and result in cascade testing and prevention in their relatives. Universal testing for germline mutations is now considered standard of care in patients with PDAC, regardless of family history, personal history, or age. Here, we highlight the commonly identified germline mutations in PDAC patients as well as the impact of multigene panel testing. We further discuss therapeutic implications of germline testing on the index cases, and the impact of cascade testing on cancer early detection and prevention in relatives.
Immunotherapy Cancer screening Genetic testing Germline mutations Multigene panel testing Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma PARP inhibitors

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