Lynch syndrome
Reviewed by Medicinsk Expert•Last updated: 2026-10-22•Condition
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Individuals with Lynch syndrome have a significantly increased risk of colorectal cancer and endometrial cancer, often at younger ages (before 50). They are also at higher risk for ovarian, stomach, small bowel, urinary tract, brain, sebaceous gland, and pancreatic cancers. The specific
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