What Is Lynch Syndrome?

Author/s: 
Kasey Hornbuckle, Cassandra D L Fritz
Date Added: 
June 6, 2024
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA
Publication Date: 
June 1, 2024
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
10.1001/jama.2024.8552
PMID (1): 
38823004

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Information for patients about Lynch Syndrome, the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer and a number of other cancers. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

This JAMA Patient Page describes Lynch syndrome, its risk factors and diagnosis, and its association with colorectal cancer and other specific cancers.

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