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This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of intestinal polyposis syndromes. The book reviews the most up-to-date clinical, management, and genetic information regarding the continually evolving colorectal condition that manifests as a polyposis condition. It provides a reference for clinicians and researchers in understanding the complexity of intestinal polyposis and the importance of utilizing multiple modalities for the diagnosis, management and control of these conditions. It also provides an overview of what should alert a care provider to the possibility of a polyposis syndrome.
Written by experts in their fields, Intestinal Polyposis Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management is a valuable resource for physicians and researchers who deal with the challenges of diagnosing and managing colorectal cancer and intestinal polyposis syndromes.
List of contents
The Intestinal Polyposes: Clinical and Molecular overview.- MUTYH-Associated Polyposis.- Inflammatory "cap" Polyposis.- Serrated Polyposis Syndrome.- Polymerase Proofreading Associated Polyposis, and Other New Syndromes of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer.- Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.- PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome.- Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.- Hereditary Mixed Polyposis Syndrome.- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
About the author
Lisa A. Boardman, MD, Mayo Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rochester, MN, USA
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of intestinal polyposis syndromes. The book reviews the most up-to-date clinical, management, and genetic information regarding the continually evolving colorectal condition that manifests as a polyposis condition. It provides a reference for clinicians and researchers in understanding the complexity of intestinal polyposis and the importance of utilizing multiple modalities for the diagnosis, management and control of these conditions. It also provides an overview of what should alert a care provider to the possibility of a polyposis syndrome.Written by experts in their fields, Intestinal Polyposis Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management is a valuable resource for physicians and researchers who deal with the challenges of diagnosing and managing colorectal cancer and intestinal polyposis syndromes.
