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What is Lynch syndrome 1?

What is Lynch syndrome 1?

Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that increases your risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer and several other cancers. Lynch syndrome has historically been known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).

What is MSH2 gene?

The MSH2 gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays an essential role in repairing DNA. This protein helps fix errors that are made when DNA is copied (DNA replication) in preparation for cell division.

Is HNPCC autosomal dominant?

HNPCC is an autosomal dominant condition. This means that people with HNPCC have a 50% chance of passing the HNPCC gene mutation (change) to each of their children. The gene mutation can be passed on even if the parent has had surgery to remove his or her own colon.

How is Lynch diagnosed?

Lynch syndrome can be confirmed through a blood or saliva test of someone’s inherited DNA. The test can determine if someone carries a mutation that can be passed down (called heritable) in 1 of the genes associated with Lynch syndrome. Currently, testing is available for the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 and EPCAM genes.

Are there different types of Lynch syndrome?

Types of lynch syndrome include: Lynch syndrome I. Lynch syndrome II. Muir-Torre syndrome.

What does a positive MSH2 mean?

MSH2 mutation. Your testing shows that you have a pathogenic mutation or a variant that is likely pathogenic in the MSH2 gene. 2. Lynch syndrome. People with MSH2 mutations have Lynch syndrome, previously known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).

What is the difference between Lynch syndrome and HNPCC?

HNPCC is defined clinically, usually as families satisfying Amsterdam I or II criteria. 2 Lynch syndrome is defined genetically, by the presence of a germline mutation in DNA mismatch repair (MMR) or EPCAM genes. 3 Not all HNPCC families have Lynch syndrome and not all Lynch syndrome families have HNPCC.

What are the two types of Lynch syndrome?

What cancers does Lynch syndrome cause?

Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal (colon) cancer.

  • Uterine (endometrial),
  • Stomach,
  • Liver,
  • Kidney,
  • Brain, and.
  • Certain types of skin cancers.
  • October 4, 2022

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