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Recommendations for the care of individuals with an inherited predisposition to Lynch syndrome: a systematic review.
27 Sept 2006
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CONTEXT: About 2% of all colorectal cancer occurs in the context of the autosomal dominantly inherited Lynch syndrome, which is due to mutations in mismatch repair genes. Potential risk-reducing interventions are recommended for individuals known to have these mutations. OBJECTIVES: To review cancer risks and data on screening efficacy in the context of Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer)...
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