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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for polyposis
  1. Juvenile polyposis syndrome 
    Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a disorder characterized by multiple noncancerous (benign) growths called juvenile polyps. People with juvenile polyposis syndrome ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/juvenile-polyposis-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Familial adenomatous polyposis 
    Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder characterized by cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. People with the classic type of familial adenomatous polyposis may begin to develop multiple noncancerous (benign) growths ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-adenomatous-polyposis - Genetics
  3. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome 
    ... de novo) mutations in the STK11 gene. Intestinal polyposis-cutaneous pigmentation syndrome Lentiginosis, perioral Periorificial lentiginosis syndrome ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/peutz-jeghers-syndrome - Genetics
  4. APC gene 
    ... a form of colon cancer called familial adenomatous polyposis (described below), APC gene mutations can cause tumors ... the classic and attenuated types of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Most of these mutations lead to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apc - Genetics
  5. SMAD4 gene 
    ... caused by SMAD4 gene mutations is called juvenile polyposis/hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome. People with this disorder ... resulting in the signs and symptoms of juvenile polyposis/hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome. More About This Health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/smad4 - Genetics
  6. MUTYH gene 
    ... cause an autosomal recessive form of familial adenomatous polyposis (also called MUTYH-associated polyposis). Mutations in this gene affect the ability of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mutyh - Genetics
  7. BMPR1A gene 
    ... BMPR1A gene have been found to cause juvenile polyposis syndrome. Most BMPR1A gene mutations result in the ... lead to polyp formation in people with juvenile polyposis syndrome. More About This Health Condition activin A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/bmpr1a - Genetics
  8. Desmoid tumor 
    ... inherited form of colon cancer called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). These individuals typically develop intra-abdominal desmoid ... more common than those associated with familial adenomatous polyposis. Mutations in the CTNNB1 gene or the APC ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/desmoid-tumor - Genetics
  9. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia 
    ... however, can have any of these problems.Juvenile polyposis/hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome is a condition that ... caused by mutations in the ACVRL1 gene. Juvenile polyposis/hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome is caused by mutations ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasia - Genetics
  10. Can a direct-to-consumer genetic test tell me whether I will develop cancer?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... variants can cause a condition called MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP; also known as autosomal recessive familial adenomatous polyposis ). MAP greatly increases a person's risk of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtccancer - Genetics
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