A 29-year-old patient whose mother died from an unspecified cancer at the age of 33 has the following diagnostic test results. What would be appropriate for this patient? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Diagnostic Test } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { MLH1/ MHL2 gene testing } & \text { Genetic mutation noted } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

A 29-year-old patient whose mother died from an unspecified cancer at the age of 33 has the following diagnostic test results. What would be appropriate for this patient? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Diagnostic Test } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { MLH1/ MHL2 gene testing } & \text { Genetic mutation noted } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

MLH1/ MHL2 gene mutations are associated with Lynch syndrome, which predisposes individuals to colon cancer and other cancers such as endometrial, ovarian, gastric, urinary tract, pancreatic, and brain cancers. Given the patient's family history and genetic testing result, a colonoscopy would be the most appropriate screening test to detect any early signs of colon cancer.

A 29-Year-Old Patient Whose Mother Died from an Unspecified Cancer