BRCA1-related cancer predisposition

BRCA1-related cancer predisposition

Definition

Hereditary cancer predisposition due to variation(s) in the BRCA1 gene. Germline pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in the BRCA1 gene confer an autosomal dominant predisposition to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Tumor formation at other sites, including pancreatic cancer have been described.