[Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome). Clinical case].
Colorectal cancer is an important neoplasm in general population, about 90% of the cases are sporadical, but near of 5% are due to hereditary non polyposis colorectal cancer. Early detection is imperative due to genetic linkage and association to other neoplasms diagnosed an early age. This case report is about a young man diagnosed with colorectal cancer that presented multiple recurrences and had at least two affected generations. The most important aspects of diagnosis, management and genetic counseling are discussed.
Torres-Machorro
Adriana
A
Departamento de Gastroenterología, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México, México.
Aragón-Anzures
Alejandro
A
Barrera-Pérez
María
M
Chávez-Tapia
Norberto C
NC
Valdovinos
Miguel Angel
MA
D003123:Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree