AI Article Synopsis
- About 5% of colorectal cancers are linked to hereditary syndromes, increasing the risk of early-onset colorectal and other cancers in patients and their families.
- Identifying and diagnosing these hereditary syndromes is essential for effective management and reducing cancer risk.
- Surgeons need to understand the specific surgical approaches for hereditary syndromes, especially for Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis, to optimize treatment.
Article Abstract
Approximately 5% of all colorectal cancers develop within a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome. Patients and families with these syndromes have an increased risk of colorectal and extracolonic cancers that develop at an early age. Recognition and diagnosis of these conditions are crucial to management and risk reduction. Surgeons must be aware of the unique aspects of the timing and extent of surgery (both therapeutic and prophylactic) within these syndromes, particularly for the most common syndromes, Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis.
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