
Lynch syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 2, 2025 · Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that raises the risk of many types of cancer, especially colon cancer and endometrial cancer. It's an inherited condition, which means it's passed …
Lynch Syndrome - American Cancer Society
Lynch syndrome, also called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most commonly inherited cancer syndrome that increases a person’s risk for colon cancer.
About Lynch Syndrome | Hereditary Colorectal (Colon) Cancer | CDC
Oct 16, 2024 · Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal (colon) cancer. People with Lynch syndrome are …
Lynch Syndrome: Signs/Symptoms, Causes, Outlook
What is Lynch syndrome? Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that increases your risk of developing cancer. People diagnosed with Lynch syndrome are more likely to get cancer before 50 years of age.
Lynch syndrome: 10 things to know about this genetic condition
Apr 24, 2024 · Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that makes some people more likely to develop certain cancers. Carriers have a much greater chance than the average person of developing …
What is Lynch Syndrome? | Lynch Syndrome Center
Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition associated with an increased risk of cancer. Lynch syndrome is formerly known as "hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer syndrome" (HNPCC). Individuals with …
Lynch Syndrome - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) syndrome, Lynch syndrome was first described more than 100 years ago. It is the most common of the recognized inherited colon and …
Lynch Syndrome - Gastrointestinal Disorders - MSD Manual …
Lynch syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder responsible for 2 to 3% of cases of colorectal cancer. Symptoms, initial diagnosis, and treatment are similar to other forms of colorectal cancer. …
Lynch Syndrome - UT Southwestern Medical Center
People with Lynch syndrome due to a P/LP variant in the MLH1 gene have up to a 65% risk of developing colorectal cancer throughout their lifetime. Females have up to a 55% risk for uterine …
Lynch syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
Lynch syndrome, often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer. This includes cancers of the colon and …