Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome I) in a 13 year old male.
A case of adenocarcinoma of the colon is reported. It presented in a family with hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). Colonoscopic screening at a young age is recommended in such families. It also suggests a genetic basis for colorectal carcinogenesis in this family. Three of the members of this family also have peptic ulceration and an association between this syndrome and HNPCC is postulated.
Faragher
I G
IG
Moorabbin Campus, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Cox
C J
CJ
Stevenson
A
A
D000293:Adolescent; D003123:Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000235:genetics