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What is the appropriate screening protocol in Lynch syndrome?
Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2006
de Jong A E, Nagengast F M, Kleibeuker J H, van de Meeberg P C, van Wijk H J, Cats A, Griffioen G, Vasen H F A
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INTRODUCTION: Lynch syndrome families have a substantial risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). The recommended surveillance protocol includes colonoscopy every 2 years from age 20-25 years. It is yet unknown whether annual screening of patients aged 40-60 years is more effective than bi-annual screening, whether patients who had an adenoma removed should be re-examined after a year and whether surveillance...
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