Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome Complicated by Colon Cancer with Liver Metastasis: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome (NBS) is a rare autosomal recessive DNA repair disorder that increases the risk of malignant tumors. Colorectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors, and its liver metastasis is a focal point and challenge in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Case presentation A 24-year-old male was diagnosed with Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome Complicated by Colon Cancer with Liver Metastasis: A Case Report Conclusions Early identification of Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome (NBS) is crucial for making correct diagnoses, conducting genetic counseling, and for cancer screening, risk reduction, and selection of anticancer treatments.
Source: Serican Journal of Medicine
Authors: Yiqian Liu, Yawen Luuo, Lin Lin, Haixia Xu
Institutions: Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407231633