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Summary of age and PSA levels of recruited individuals (n = 50)
| Categories | Mean age; range in bracket | Mean PSA levels; range in bracket |
|---|---|---|
| BRCA1 +ve (n = 7) | 55.6 (42–64) | 1.37 (<0.1–4.1) |
| BRCA1 –ve (n = 7) | 59.3 (43–70) | 1.84 (0.6–4.1) |
| BRCA2 +ve (n = 20) | 55.7 (42–71) | 1.4 (0.3–4.8) |
| BRCA2 –ve (n = 12) | 58.5 (44–72) | 1.89 (0.2–3.9) |
| Lynch +ve (n = 4)a | 54.5 (54–56) | 3.9 (0.8–11.1) |
aAll individuals with family history of Lynch syndrome were positive for the mutation
