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To date, co-mutations of EpCAM, MSH2 and PMS2 have not been reported in the literature.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>This case reports a 25-year-old male diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon. His family history revealed eight cancer cases among 30 relatives across five generations, consistent with LS. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of the tumor showed loss of EpCAM, MSH2 and MSH6 protein expression. Genetic testing of the proband\u2019s tumor identified a novel large deletion affecting EpCAM exons 8-9 and MSH2 exons 1\u201316, likely pathogenic mutations disrupting MMR gene function. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) of peripheral blood from six family members, including the proband and his son, revealed co-mutations of EpCAM (c.344T&gt;C), MSH2 (c.2744A&gt;G), PMS2 (c.1408\u00a0C&gt;T) and APC (c.5465T&gt;A). Although public databases suggested these variants are benign or of uncertain significance (VUS), several in silico<\/jats:italic> prediction tools and prior literature suggest potential pathogenicity. Notably, WES of the proband\u2019s son\u2019s peripheral blood also detected the same large deletions in EpCAM and MSH2, implying the presence of germline mosaicism and a possibly heightened early-onset cancer risk.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>This rare subtype of LS emphasizes the need for comprehensive genetic screening and may inform future strategies for early detection and management in LS families. 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