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Results 1 - 10 of 63 for Mutation
  1. Genetic testing and your cancer risk 
    ... growth and tumors from forming. Changes in genes (mutations) may allow cells to divide rapidly and stay ... This leads to cancer growth and tumors. Gene mutations may be the result of damage to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000842.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    Familial hypercholesterolemia is a disorder that is passed down through families. It causes LDL (bad) cholesterol level to be very ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000392.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing 
    ... should. So people with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are at a higher risk of getting cancer. Women with this mutation are at higher risk of getting breast cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000690.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Histiocytosis 
    ... that these forms of histiocytosis show gene changes (mutations) in early white blood cells. This leads to ... many bones are affected Test for a gene mutation in BRAF called V600E Tests for adults may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tuberous sclerosis 
    Tuberous sclerosis is genetic condition. Changes (mutations) in one of two genes, TSC1 and TSC2 , are responsible for most cases. Only one parent needs to pass on the mutation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000787.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Retinoblastoma 
    Retinoblastoma is caused by a mutation in a gene that controls how cells divide. As a result, cells grow out of control and become cancerous. In about ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001030.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Deep vein thrombosis 
    ... C resistance (checks for the Factor V Leiden mutation) Genetic testing for other mutations, such as the prothrombin G20210A mutation Antithrombin III ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000156.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Aarskog syndrome 
    ... milder form. The condition is caused by changes (mutations) in a gene called "faciogenital dysplasia" ( FGD1 ). ... These tests may be done: Genetic testing for mutations in the FGD1 gene X-rays
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001654.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Understanding your breast cancer risk 
    ... found in women age 55 and older. Gene mutations. Changes in genes linked with breast cancer, such ... BRCA1, BRCA2, and others increase your risk. Gene mutations account for about 10% of all breast cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000830.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. How childhood cancers are different from adult cancers 
    ... cancers are linked to changes in certain genes (mutations) passed from parent to child. In some children, ... of leukemia. However, not all children with the mutation get cancer. Children born with Down syndrome are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000845.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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