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A review of juvenile polyposis syndrome.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Nov 2005
Chow Elizabeth, Macrae Finlay
Abstract excerpt
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome is an uncommon hamartomatous disorder with significant gastrointestinal malignant potential. Mutations in SMAD4 and BMPR1A, implicated in the Transforming Growth Factor beta pathway, have recently been characterized, and hold significance in the management of patients and at risk family members. This article reviews our knowledge to date of the genetics and clinicopathological features...
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