Abstract
Lynch Syndrome, or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome caused by inactivating mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes. It accounts for 2–4 % of all incident colorectal cancers. Mutation carriers are at risk of early onset colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, and a spectrum of other tumours. Accurate estimation of cancer risk for mutation carriers is essential for counselling, and establishing appropriate screening guidelines. This study reviews the current data on cancer risk, and emerging risk reduction strategies.
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Abbreviations
- HNPCC:
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Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer
- MMR:
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Mismatch repair
- ICG-HNPCC:
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International Collaborative Group on HNPCC
- CRC:
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Colorectal cancer
- CNS:
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Central nervous system
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DGE is supported by the Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.
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Barrow, E., Hill, J. & Evans, D.G. Cancer risk in Lynch Syndrome. Familial Cancer 12, 229–240 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10689-013-9615-1
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