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In vitro Organoid Culture of Primary Mouse Colon Tumors
Published on: May 17, 2013
A rare case of colonic adenocarcinoma in a pediatric patient
Christine Kaba1,2, Kelsey Chatman1,3, Nicole Hames1,4
1Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta Georgia USA.
Abstract:
Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant condition caused by a loss of function in the deoxyribonucleic acid mismatch repair system. This case report presents a 17-year-old male with abdominal pain, weight loss, and anemia who was diagnosed with LS-associated adenocarcinoma of the colon in the setting of a mutS homolog 6 genetic mutation, which was confirmed by genetic testing. This highlights an urgent need to reevaluate current pediatric screening guidelines for hereditary cancer syndromes to prevent delayed diagnosis and improve outcomes. Family history-taking, genetic screening, and aggressive surveillance practices should also be integrated into standard pediatric care protocols.
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