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Diagnostic and screening endoscopy is recommended in the case of HNPCC.<ref>Kladny J, Lubinski J. Lynch syndrome (HNPCC). Hered Cancer Clin Pract. 2008;6(2):99-102.</ref> According to the American College of Gastroenterology, patients with HNPCC should undergo colonoscopy every 2 years beginning at age 20–25 years, until age 40 years, then annually thereafter.<ref name="AGG">Rex DK, Johnson DA, Lieberman DA et al. Colorectal cancer prevention 2000: screening recommendations of the American College of Gastroenterology. Am J Gastroenterol 2000;95:868–77.</ref> | |||
==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ==Other Diagnostic Studies== |
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Overview
Diagnostic and screening endoscopy is recommended in the case of HNPCC.[1] According to the American College of Gastroenterology, patients with HNPCC should undergo colonoscopy every 2 years beginning at age 20–25 years, until age 40 years, then annually thereafter.[2]
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Genetic testing
The Amsterdam clinical criteria identifies candidates for genetic testing, and genetic testing can make a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. Genetic testing is commercially available through Myriad Genetics, and consists of a blood test.