Article
Gastrointestinal polyposis in childhood: clinicopathologic and genetic features.
Pediatric and developmental pathology : the official journal of the Society for Pediatric Pathology and the Paediatric Pathology Society - 1 Jan 2000
Lowichik Amy, Jackson W Daniel, Coffin Cheryl M
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal polyps and certain extraintestinal lesions in children may herald a hereditary polyposis syndrome, with an increased risk of neoplasia and other health problems for both children and their relatives. The availability of molecular/genetic screening tests has increased early diagnosis of younger members of known polyposis families. This article reviews the gross and microscopic features of...
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