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Familial colorectal cancer type X: polyp burden and cancer risk stratification via a family history score.
ANZ journal of surgery - 1 Jan 2000
Koh Poh-Koon, Kalady Matthew, Skacel Marek, Fay Susan, McGannon Ellen, Shenal Janet, Arroyo Loretta, Toderick Kathy, Church James
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Patients fulfilling Amsterdam-1 criteria without mismatch repair deficiency (termed familial colorectal cancer type X (FCC type X)) were reported to have lower cancer risks than classic Lynch syndrome. This study investigates the polyp and cancer burden of this population and demonstrates relationships with a family history score (FHS). METHODS: The Jagelman Registry was queried for patients meeting...
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