King C, Edwards H, Thompson E, Abdelmasseh M, Cuaranta A, Pacioles A, Sanabria J
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Abstract
It is estimated that 153,020 cases of CRC per year, with an increase in diagnoses in younger patients. We present a case of a female with an early presentation of Lynch Syndrome and CRC, who, on her third malignant presentation, was re-diagnosed as a constitutional mismatch repair deficiency.
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The journal publishes Case Reports and Clinical Reviews on all aspects of the digestive tract, liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. Critical Case Reports that show originality or have educational implications for diagnosis and treatment are especially encouraged for submission. Personal reviews of clinical gastroenterology are also welcomed. The journal aims for quick publication of such critical Case Reports and Clinical Reviews.