Lynch Syndrome: An Updated Review
Lynch syndrome is one of the most common cancer susceptibility syndromes. Individuals with Lynch syndrome have a 50%–70% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer, 40%–60% risk of endometrial cancer, and increased risks of several other malignancies. It is caused by germline mutations in the DNA mismatch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Genes |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/5/3/497 |