Selection criteria for genetic assessment of patients with familial melanoma

Sancy A. Leachman, John Carucci, Wendy Kohlmann, Kimberly C. Banks, Maryam M. Asgari, Wilma Bergman, Giovanna Bianchi-Scarrà, Teresa Brentnall, Brigitte Bressac-de Paillerets, William Bruno, Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, Femke A. de Snoo, Tadeusz Debniak, Marie France Demierre, David Elder, Alisa M. Goldstein, Jane Grant-Kels, Allan C. Halpern, Christian Ingvar, Richard F. KeffordJulie Lang, Rona M. MacKie, Graham J. Mann, Kurt Mueller, Julia Newton-Bishop, Håkan Olsson, Gloria M. Petersen, Susana Puig, Darrell Rigel, Susan M. Swetter, Margaret A. Tucker, Emanuel Yakobson, John A. Zitelli, Hensin Tsao

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Abstract

Approximately 5% to 10% of melanoma may be hereditary in nature, and about 2% of melanoma can be specifically attributed to pathogenic germline mutations in cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (CDKN2A). To appropriately identify the small proportion of patients who benefit most from referral to a genetics specialist for consideration of genetic testing for CDKN2A, we have reviewed available published studies of CDKN2A mutation analysis in cohorts with invasive, cutaneous melanoma and found variability in the rate of CDKN2A mutations based on geography, ethnicity, and the type of study and eligibility criteria used. Except in regions of high melanoma incidence, such as Australia, we found higher rates of CDKN2A positivity in individuals with 3 or more primary invasive melanomas and/or families with at least one invasive melanoma and two or more other diagnoses of invasive melanoma and/or pancreatic cancer among first- or second-degree relatives on the same side of the family. The work summarized in this review should help identify individuals who are appropriate candidates for referral for genetic consultation and possible testing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)677.e1-677.e14
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume61
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CDKN2A
  • familial
  • genetic counseling
  • genetic testing
  • hereditary
  • melanoma
  • p16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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