Publications by authors named "Samantha M Stachowiak"

Background: Persons assigned female or intersex at birth and identify as transgender and/or gender-diverse (TGD) may undergo gender-affirming chest masculinization surgery (GACMS); however, GACMS is not considered equivalent to risk-reducing mastectomies (RRM). This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of elevated breast cancer (BC) risk in TGD persons, compare self-perceived versus calculated risk, and determine how risk impacts the decision for GACMS versus RRM.

Methods: A prospective single-arm pilot educational intervention trial was conducted in individuals assigned female or intersex at birth, age ≥ 18 years, considering GACMS, without a BC history or a known pathogenic variant.

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Introduction: Guidelines recommending genetic counseling in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) vary. To further delineate current recommendations, this study examined genetic counseling referral patterns and rates of mutations in surgical patients with PHPT.

Patients And Methods: A single-institution review was performed of adult patients who underwent parathyroidectomy for presumed sporadic PHPT.

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