384 Background: Colonoscopy screening reduces the incidence of, and mortality from, colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals with HNPCC. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of colonoscopic follow-up in individuals at high risk of HNPCC, in terms of detection of precursor lesions (adenomas) or cancer. Methods: Between 2005-2008, 163 individuals with HNPCC were advised to undergo regular follow-up colonoscopy. Compliance and results of the scans were evaluated annually and were verified with medical documentation. Results: Of the 125 individuals who underwent at least one colonoscopy during the follow-up period of colonoscopy screening, in 33 subjects (26%) at least one colonic adenoma was detected. The median number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy in individuals with polyps was 2. The number of colonoscopies with polyps did not differ between women and men. However, the number of polyps removed by colonoscopy and the total number of polyps removed during the follow-up period was significantly higher in men (p = 0.005, p = 0.05 bilateral, respectively). 5 individuals (4%) were diagnosed with CRC, one of whom had two synchronous tumors. Of these, four individuals had properly followed the screening recommendations with the recommended frequency. In the case where two synchronous tumors were detected, it was the first colonoscopy screening that had been performed on the individual. None had had cancer previously, they were healthy relatives of an index case. All except one belonged to families that fulfilled the Amsterdam criteria I / II. All the tumors were diagnosed at an early stage, except two, which exhibited positive nodes. Conclusions: Colonoscopy screening is effective in diagnosing colorectal adenomas and cancer in individuals with HNPCC. Men with HNPCC have a greater number of colorectal adenomas. Screening allows the detection of colorectal cancer at an early stages. Funded by a young researcher's grant from the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology 2006. No significant financial relationships to disclose.