A Systematic Review on the Existing Screening Pathways for Lynch Syndrome Identification

• Main Authors: Alessia Tognetto (Author), Maria Benedetta Michelazzo (Author), Giovanna Elisa Calabró (Author), Brigid Unim (Author), Marco Di Marco (Author), Walter Ricciardi (Author), Roberta Pastorino (Author), Stefania Boccia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundLynch syndrome (LS) is the most common hereditary colon cancer syndrome, accounting for 3-5% of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases, and it is associated with the development of other cancers. Early detection of individuals with LS is relevant, since they can take advantage of life-saving intens...