Review for 10.1186/s12876-018-0803-1 (2018)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title:  Therapy susceptible germline -related BRCA 1 -mutation in a case  of metastasized mixed 
adeno -neuroendocrine carcinoma (MANEC) of the small bowel  
 
Version: 0 Date: 30 Jan 2018 
 
Reviewer:  Huang  WY 
 
Reviewer’s report:  
 
This manuscript describes details about the identification of BRAC1/2 mutation in small 
intestinal MANEC. The results of NGS sequencing and clinical responses to treatment are 
convincing.  
 
The major issue is pathological diagnosis of MANEC. From the submitted fissure 1, I can not 
appreciate it i s a MANEC. A paragraph describing the histopathology of tumor is required. The 
authors need to include better figures of MANEC for future submission.  
 
 
Minor:  
 
(1) The method on NGS can be shortened.  
 
(2) What are the other 12 genes tested? Please list other mutations identified.  
 
(3) Please list the full name of PARP  
 
(4) Author CH's contribution includes statistical analysis. Where is statistical analysis in this 
manuscript?  
 
Are the methods appropria te and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusion s drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
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