[Lynch Syndrome:Report of One Case and Literature Review]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2018 Jun 28;40(3):432-435. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2018.03.024.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

This article reports a female type Ⅱ Lynch syndrome patient who suffered from colon cancer and endometrium carcinoma consecutively. We also briefly elucidate the pathogenesis,clinicopathological features,screening,and management of Lynch syndrome. Regular screening and early diagnosis and treatment may help to reduce the incidences and mortality rates of tumors associated with Lynch syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Colonic Neoplasms*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening