Videocapsule Endoscopy in Lynch Syndrome

Background Lynch syndrome is caused by a pathogenic variant in one of the four Mismatch Repair genes (MMR): MLH1, MSH2/Epcam, MSH6, or PMS2. These pathogenic variants confer a higher risk of developing colorectal and other cancers, including small bowel cancer. The risk of developing a small bowel adenocarcinoma is about 100 times higher compared to individuals without Lynch syndrome, and the lifetime risk of small bowel cancer is estimated at 4,2%. The diagnosis of a small bowel cancer depends on videocapsule endoscopy (VCE). This device is swalled so that it can record images of the small bowel, which are then stored on a wearable device for about 8 hours. The capsule is then expelled in the feces while the images are transferred to a computer to be analysed. To date, there is conflicting evidence on the efficacy of small bowel cancer screening with VCE Rationale: this registry study will collect prospective data from patients with LS undergoing VCE Aim: evaluate the incidence of neoplastic and pre-neoplastic lesions in patients with LS during a VCE-based small bowel cancer screening study Design: this is a multicentric, observational study that analyzes data from diagnostic techniques already approved. Patients will not undergo diagnostic procedures beyond what would be recommended by clinical practice.

Sex

All

Minimum age

18 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pathogenic germline variant in one of the MMR genes (MLH1, MSH2/Epcam, MSH6, or PMS2).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients younger than 18 years of age
* Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
* Patients with prior small bowel surgery
* Patients with a contraindication to VCE

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