Lynch syndrome in endometrial cancer

In this article, we will present Lynch syndrome type I/HNPCC (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, the subtypes and generalities about Lynch syndrome type II, and the rarer variant, Muir-Torre Syndrome (MTS). In addition, we discuss the importance of suspecting this syndrome in endometrial ca...

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Published in:Revista medicală Română 2022-06, Vol.69 (S3), p.47-49
Main Authors: Maioru, Ovidiu, Pop, Lucian, Radoi, Viorica, Ursu, Radu, Bacalbasa, Nicolae, Balescu, Irina, Suciu, Ioan D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this article, we will present Lynch syndrome type I/HNPCC (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, the subtypes and generalities about Lynch syndrome type II, and the rarer variant, Muir-Torre Syndrome (MTS). In addition, we discuss the importance of suspecting this syndrome in endometrial cancer and the genetic testing needed to confirm this diagnosis.
ISSN:1220-5478
2069-606X
DOI:10.37897/RMJ.2022.S3.16