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[Hereditary colorectal cancer].

Authors :
Hindi Muñiz N
Lamarca Lete A
Feliú Batlle J
Source :
Medicina clinica [Med Clin (Barc)] 2012 Mar 03; Vol. 138 (5), pp. 220-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Nov 16.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Up to 5% of all diagnosed colorectal cancers has a hereditary cuase. Colon cancer arise in younger individuals, and extracolonic tumors are also frequent. A precise understanding of main syndromes will allow the proper management of these patients, including genetic counselling, screening and prophylactic surgery.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier España, S.L. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1578-8989
Volume :
138
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicina clinica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22093404
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medcli.2011.09.019