Hereditary hemochromatosis. If iron saturation is greater than 45%, then check ferritin. Level greater than 400 in makes our 300 in females is diagnostic. Then check liver biopsy and genetics.
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Colorectal cancer. 20 percent hereditary. 1 map 1 fap 5 hnpcc. Hnpcc is autosomal dominant. Proximal colon cancers. Amsterdam criteria. Average age 44 years old. 43% endometrial cancer risk. Ovarian 8%. Gastric cancer 5 to 8%.
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Hereditary hemochromatosis. If iron saturation is greater than 45%, then check ferritin. Level greater than 400 in makes our 300 in females is diagnostic. Then check liver biopsy and genetics.
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ACG Clinical Guideline: Genetic Testing and Management of Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes. Serrated polyposis syndrome.
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