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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer in China
The purpose of this article is to review basic research as well as clinical studies on Chinese hereditary colorectal cancer. Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC, Lynch syndrome) accounts for 2.2% of all colorectal cancer, and Chinese ...
Shu Zheng, Yanqin Huang, Ying Yuan
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Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease predisposing to the development of colorectal cancers and several other malignancies (endometrium, ovaries, stomach, small bowel, hepatobiliary, and urinary ...
Wen-Chau Chen +5 more
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The mRNA level of MLH1 in peripheral blood is a biomarker for the diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. [PDF]
Yu H +6 more
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Molecular testing for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer: systematic reviews and economic evaluation [PDF]
This is the final version of the article. Available from the publisher via the DOI in this record.BACKGROUND: Inherited mutations in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mismatch repair (MMR) genes lead to an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC ...
Aarnio +193 more
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Introduction: Colorectal carcinoma is the third most prevalent neoplasm in the world, and the second cause of death by cancer. The most part of these neoplasms are sporadic by somatic mutations, but around 15% are hereditary, such as Lynch syndrome or ...
Maria Beatriz de Matos +2 more
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Lynch syndrome: An unusal case of familial cancer unearthed
Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is a type of inherited cancer syndrome with a genetic predisposition to different types of cancer.
Subhra Dhar +4 more
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Prevalence of Lynch Syndrome among Patients with Newly Diagnosed Endometrial Cancers [PDF]
Background: Lynch syndrome (LS) is a hereditary condition that increases the risk for endometrial and other cancers. The identification of endometrial cancer (EC) patients with LS has the potential to influence life-saving interventions.
Alenda, Cristina +17 more
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Muir-Torre Syndrome: The Importance of a Detailed Family History
Muir-Torre syndrome, a variant of Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by skin neoplasms (sebaceous or keratoacanthomas) and visceral malignancies.
Christopher K.H. Burris +7 more
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HISTORY OF HEREDITARY NONPOLYPOSIS COLORECTAL CANCER OR “LYNCH SYNDROME”
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC or “Lynch syndrome”), involving pathogenic variants in the Mismatch Repair (MMR) genes, is the most common inherited condition that predisposed to colorectal adenomas and colorectal cancer. In this chapter
Patrick M Lynch, JD, MD
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Genetic variation in genes for the xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes CYP1A1, EPHX1, GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 and susceptibility to colorectal cancer in Lynch syndrome. [PDF]
Individuals with Lynch syndrome are predisposed to cancer due to an inherited DNA mismatch repair gene mutation. However, there is significant variability observed in disease expression likely due to the influence of other environmental, lifestyle, or ...
Amos, Christopher I +6 more
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