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Colonic polyps and polyposis syndromes in pediatric patients.
Current opinion in pediatrics - 1 Oct 2015
Kay Marsha, Eng Katharine, Wyllie Robert
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Gastrointestinal polyps are commonly encountered during childhood and are one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding in this age group. Most polyps are benign and located in the colon, with the most frequent type being juvenile polyps. However, in older pediatric patients, if multiple polyps are present, in patients who have a positive family history, or if polyps are located outside of...
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