Lynch syndrome

of Lynch is a genetic condition, of a purely hereditary nature, which predisposes to the development of various malignant tumors, primarily colorectal cancer.

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Also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, Lynch syndrome is due to the mutation of genes responsible for correcting errors in the DNA duplication system during cell division.
An example of an autosomal dominant disease, Lynch syndrome remains asymptomatic until it induces the formation of some malignant tumor.
A family history analysis and a genetic test on a blood sample are essential to arrive at the diagnosis of Lynch syndrome.
Lynch syndrome is an incurable condition, as there is no treatment capable of nullifying the genetic mutation that supports it.
Treatments for a tumor linked to Lynch syndrome are equivalent to those provided for the same tumor developed in the absence of the aforementioned hereditary condition.

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