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This study investigates the risk of extra-colonic and extra-endometrial cancers in individuals with Lynch syndrome (LS), highlighting significant risks for urologic tract and ovarian cancers. Data from 6041 members of LS families were analyzed, revealing a lifetime risk of 8.4% for urologic tract cancer and 6.7% for ovarian cancer, with variations based on gender and mutation type. The findings suggest a need for updated cancer prevention strategies for LS patients, particularly for these less common cancer

Author

Oana Cristina Voinea

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EN