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Prevalence of germline PTEN, BMPR1A, SMAD4, STK11, and ENG mutations in patients with moderate-load colorectal polyps.
Gastroenterology - 1 Jun 2013
Ngeow Joanne, Heald Brandie, Rybicki Lisa A, Orloff Mohammed S, Chen Jin Lian, Liu Xiuli, Yerian Lisa, Willis Joseph, Lehtonen Heli J, Lehtonen Rainer, Mester Jessica L, Moline Jessica, Burke Carol A, Church James, Aaltonen Lauri A, Eng Charis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Gastrointestinal polyposis is a common clinical problem, yet there is no consensus on how to best manage patients with moderate-load polyposis. Identifying genetic features of this disorder could improve management and especially surveillance of these patients. We sought to determine the prevalence of hamartomatous polyposis-associated mutations in the susceptibility genes PTEN, BMPR1A, SMAD4,...
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