Hereditary cancers

cancer that originates in the mammary gland

Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the immature cells of a retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. It is the most common primary malignant intraocular cancer in children, and 80% of retinoblastoma cases are first detected in those under 3 years old.

urinary system cancer that is located in the kidney

autosomal recessive disease that is characterized by a deficiency in the ability to repair ultraviolet damage that has material basis in autosomal recessive inheritance of DNA repair

a rare genetic disorder characterized by visceral cysts and benign tumors in multiple organ systems with potential for subsequent malignant change.

Human disease

autosomal dominant disease that is has material basis in mutations in the APC gene and involves formation of numerous polyps in the epithelium of the large intestine which are initially benign and later transform into colon cancer

human disease

autosomal dominant disease characterized by increased risk of developing several types of cancer, including breast cancer, osteosarcomata and soft tissue sarcomata

inherited disorder causing tumor-like growth and increased cancer risk

congenital disorder of digestive system

medical condition

autosomal dominant disease characterized by myxomas, spotty pigmentation of the skin and endocrine overactivity

autosomal dominant disease that is characterized by predisposition to hamartomatous benign polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, specifically in the stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum

Human disease

human disease

autosomal dominant disease characterized by the higher than normal tendency to develop breast and ovarian cancers in genetically related families