[Hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes: the role of genetic counseling]

Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba. 2020 Dec 21;77(4):385-386. doi: 10.31053/1853.0605.v77.n4.26534.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Mr. Editor, The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has determined that when a syndrome of predisposition to cancer is suspected, it is necessary to refer the patient for genetic evaluation because of the implications for diagnosis and management, as well as follow-up in the family (1). The genetic evaluation includes the description of the personal/family history and the request for the corresponding genetic study.

Sr. Editor, La Red Nacional Integral del Cáncer (NCCN) ha determinado que ante la sospecha de un síndrome de predisposición al cáncer, es necesario referir al paciente a evaluación genética debido a las implicancias en el diagnóstico y manejo, así como el seguimiento en sus familiares (1). La evaluación genética incluye la descripción de los antecedentes personales/familiares y la solicitud del estudio genético correspondiente.

Keywords: genetic counseling; hereditary neoplastic syndromes; gastrointestinal neoplasms.

MeSH terms

  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genetic Testing
  • Humans
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary* / diagnosis
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary* / genetics