title: [Screening for colorectal cancer predisposition].
abstract: In the last years the advantages in molecular biology have developed a variety of useful tests in order to detect genetic mutations. These mutations are associated to a susceptibility of suffering a colo-rectal cancer. The genetic tests are designed to screen the disease although many problems can emerge when they are offered to the population. In this article, we will try to analyze the advantages, disadvantages and the present indications for genetic testing in colo-rectal cancer, particularity in cases of familial adenomatous polyposis and nonpolyposis inherited colon cancer.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Madrid.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: González González
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Salas
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Doblado Cardellach
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Larrañaga Barrera
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Serrano Sánchez
mesh_terms: D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Detección de la predisposición al cáncer colorrectal.