Lynch syndrome II: A rare disorder characterized by the inherited predisposition to develop colorectal cancer in the colorectal which usually occurs at a younger age than non-inherited forms. Type II differs from type I in that there is an increased risk of cancers in various parts of the body as well as colorectal cancer. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lynch syndrome II is available below.
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