Article
Hyperplastic polyposis and the risk of colorectal cancer.
Diseases of the colon and rectum - 1 Dec 2004
Hyman Neil H, Anderson P, Blasyk H
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Hyperplastic polyps are usually considered to be an innocent finding with little or no potential to progress to colorectal cancer. However, recent literature suggests that some of these polyps may be morphologically and genetically distinct and lead to microsatellite unstable colorectal cancers. The purpose of this study was to define the cancer risk associated with hyperplastic polyposis. METHODS: All...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
