[Digestive tract polyposes]
- PMID: 23909259
[Digestive tract polyposes]
Abstract
The article provides an overview of hereditary polyposis syndromes of the digestive tract and genetic mechanisms in greater detail. A brief summary of the basic symptoms of the condition, including extra gastrointestinal signs, is given. Significant diagnostic procedures are listed. The therapy for these disease conditions is either operative or endoscopic.
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