[Lynch syndrome pediatric: about a case]

Ann Pathol. 2004 Dec;24(6):621-3. doi: 10.1016/s0242-6498(04)94023-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A duodenal carcinoma centered on the vater ampulla is reported in a child of 15 years with Lynch syndrome. This case illustrates the problem of early diagnosis and treatment of Lynch syndrome associated tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy
  • Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / pathology*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / surgery
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male