Table 4.
Screening Recommendations for Patients With PHTSs
Cancer | General Population Risk (%) | Lifetime Risk With PHTSs (%) | Average Age at Diagnosis (years) | Screening |
---|---|---|---|---|
Breast | 12 | Approximately 85 | 40-49 | Starting at age 30 years: annual mammogram; consider MRI for patients with dense breasts |
Thyroid | 1 | 35 | 30-49 | Annual ultrasound |
Endometrial | 2.6 | 28 | 40-59 | Starting at age 30 years: annual endometrial biopsy or transvaginal ultrasound |
Renal cell | 1.6 | 34 | 50-59 | Starting at age 40 years: renal imaging every 2 years |
Colon | 5 | 9 | 40-49 | Starting at age 35 years: colonoscopy every 2 years |
Melanoma | 2 | 6 | 40-49 | Annual dermatologic examination |
Abbreviations: MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; PHTS, PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome.