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The complex genotype-phenotype relationship in familial adenomatous polyposis.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jan 2004
Järvinen Heikki J, Peltomäki Päivi
Abstract excerpt
Familial adenomatous polyposis predisposes to colorectal cancer through multiple colorectal adenomas. The age of onset of adenomas and their number vary between families affected by this dominantly inherited trait, even within families. The same applies to a variety of associated manifestations including epidermoid cysts, osteomas, dental anomalies, desmoid tumours, retinal pigmentation and upper gastrointestinal...
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