Hereditary breast cancer (BC) accounts for 5-10% of all BC cases. Pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline variants in  and  genes are the most common cause of hereditary BC. However, other genes may also be involved, such as , , , , and  among others. Multigene tests are essential in the treatment approach to young BC patients, since the detection of specific mutations may help guide changes in preventive measures and treatment plans. This report describes a rare case of BC in a young patient with pathogenic germline variants in and genes and also presents a literature review of the topic.

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