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A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights

Cilt: 22 Sayı: 3 30 Eylül 2025
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A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights

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Aims: CHEK2 is a tumor suppressor gene involved in DNA damage response and a moderate-risk gene for breast cancer. However, its role in other malignancies remains unclear, and the clinical impact of biallelic CHEK2 mutations is not well understood. This study aims to expand the cancer risk spectrum of CHEK2, including rare tumors, and to provide insights into the phenotypes associated with biallelic mutations and Multiple Inherited Neoplasia Alleles Syndrome (MINAS). Materials and Methods: We analyzed 40 individuals from 34 families carrying CHEK2 mutations, identified via multigene panel testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. Next-generation sequencing was performed for the probands, and segregation analysis in affected relatives was conducted using Sanger sequencing. Clinical data, including cancer type, age at diagnosis, and family history, were obtained from medical records and clinical evaluations. Results: We identified 16 distinct CHEK2 mutations, with c.1427C>T (p.Thr476Met) being the most frequent. Breast cancer was the most common diagnosis (75%), followed by thyroid cancer and rare tumors, including pancreatic neuroendocrine and cerebellopontine angle tumors. Multiple primary cancers occurred in 15% of patients, and 10% had MINAS, harboring additional variants in genes like PTEN and BRCA2. Biallelic CHEK2 mutations were linked to severe phenotypes, including bilateral breast cancer and adolescent-onset polyposis. Conclusions: Our findings broaden the CHEK2-associated cancer spectrum, extending beyond breast cancer to include rare malignancies and complex presentations. The identification of biallelic mutations and MINAS underscores the need for comprehensive genetic testing and tailored surveillance. These insights are crucial for refining risk assessment, enhancing prevention, and improving clinical management for individuals harboring CHEK2 mutations.

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Birincil Dil

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Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Mart 2025

Kabul Tarihi

15 Eylül 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 22 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Durmaz, C. D., Akçin, Ö. Ç., Dizdar, Ö., Arık, Z., Bulut, N., Erkan, D. D., Güleray Lafci, N., & Aksoy, S. (2025). A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 22(3), 380-386. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1652363
AMA
1.Durmaz CD, Akçin ÖÇ, Dizdar Ö, vd. A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights. JGON. 2025;22(3):380-386. doi:10.38136/jgon.1652363
Chicago
Durmaz, Ceren Damla, Ömer Çağrı Akçin, Ömer Dizdar, vd. 2025. “A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 (3): 380-86. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1652363.
EndNote
Durmaz CD, Akçin ÖÇ, Dizdar Ö, Arık Z, Bulut N, Erkan DD, Güleray Lafci N, Aksoy S (01 Eylül 2025) A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 3 380–386.
IEEE
[1]C. D. Durmaz vd., “A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights”, JGON, c. 22, sy 3, ss. 380–386, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1652363.
ISNAD
Durmaz, Ceren Damla - Akçin, Ömer Çağrı - Dizdar, Ömer - Arık, Zafer - Bulut, Nesibe - Erkan, Dilsu Dicle - Güleray Lafci, Naz - Aksoy, Sercan. “A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 380-386. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1652363.
JAMA
1.Durmaz CD, Akçin ÖÇ, Dizdar Ö, Arık Z, Bulut N, Erkan DD, Güleray Lafci N, Aksoy S. A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights. JGON. 2025;22:380–386.
MLA
Durmaz, Ceren Damla, vd. “A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, c. 22, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 380-6, doi:10.38136/jgon.1652363.
Vancouver
1.Ceren Damla Durmaz, Ömer Çağrı Akçin, Ömer Dizdar, Zafer Arık, Nesibe Bulut, Dilsu Dicle Erkan, Naz Güleray Lafci, Sercan Aksoy. A Cross-Sectional Study of CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants: Cancer Risk Spectrum and Clinical Insights. JGON. 01 Eylül 2025;22(3):380-6. doi:10.38136/jgon.1652363