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Lynch syndrome: An unusal case of familial cancer unearthed

Authors :
Subhra Dhar
Ashraf U Mannan
J Jaya Singh
Sandipan Dhar
Swetalina Pradhan
Source :
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Vol 65, Iss 2, Pp 465-467 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022.

Abstract

Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is a type of inherited cancer syndrome with a genetic predisposition to different types of cancer. There is an increased predisposition to cancers in the endometrium, colon, stomach, ovary, uterus, skin, kidney, and brain in patients of Lynch syndrome. We are reporting a 48-year-old male who presented with a pea-sized growth in his left arm which was found to be sebaceoma on histopathology. On further detailed history, examination, and genetic study, it was proved to be a familial case of Lynch syndrome. The case is being reported to stress the importance of knowledge about clinical manifestation, associated neoplasms, and molecular genetic profile of Lynch syndrome which will enable physicians and pathologists to provide highly targeted surveillance and management for patients with high cancer risk.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03774929
Volume :
65
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2fbcf115c68b484eb30aef2bf765a450
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/IJPM.IJPM_809_19