Cancer surveillance in Lynch syndrome: A scoping review of international and national guidelines.

Abstract excerpt

Lynch syndrome is the most common hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome and confers substantial lifetime risk for colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, gastric, urothelial, and other malignancies. Colonoscopy and risk-reducing strategies substantially reduce morbidity and mortality; however, international and national guidelines vary widely in scope, recommended surveillance modalities, timing, intervals, and...

Topics

• Humans
• Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
• Female
• Early Detection of Cancer
• Practice Guidelines as Topic