LFS
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004815
A rare, inherited disorder that is caused by mutations (changes) in the TP53 gene. Having Li-Fraumeni syndrome increases the risk of developing many types of cancer. Cancers often develop at an early age, and more than one type of cancer may occur in the same person. LFS is a type of hereditary cancer syndrome. Also called Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004815 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | Li-Fraumeni syndrome |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ONC-004815",
"term": "LFS",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "A rare, inherited disorder that is caused by mutations (changes) in the TP53 gene. Having Li-Fraumeni syndrome increases the risk of developing many types of cancer. Cancers often develop at an early age, and more than one type of cancer may occur in the same person. LFS is a type of hereditary cancer syndrome. Also called Li-Fraumeni syndrome.",
"expansions": [
"Li-Fraumeni syndrome"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/lfs/"
}
Record 10,073 of 17,717 in Oncology and biomedicine terminology (MLC-0111). Request the full dataset.