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Editorial
. 2023 Jul 31;12(7):1883-1886.
doi: 10.21037/tcr-23-541. Epub 2023 Jul 6.

Non-targeted biopsies in hereditary diffuse gastric cancer: Necessary, but not enough

Kole H Buckley  1 , Rashmi Tondon  2 , Parry Guilford  3 , Bryson W Katona  1
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Editorial

Non-targeted biopsies in hereditary diffuse gastric cancer: Necessary, but not enough

Kole H Buckley et al. Transl Cancer Res. .
No abstract available

Keywords: CDH1; E-cadherin; Surveillance; hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC).

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tcr.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tcr-23-541/coif). BWK reports that he receives grants from DeGregorio Family Foundation and American Gastroenterological Association. The other authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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