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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Polyp
  1. SMAD4 gene 
    ... as an increased risk of developing intestinal growths (polyps) at an early age; the polyps may become cancerous.SMAD4 gene mutations that cause ... characterized by multiple noncancerous (benign) growths called juvenile polyps. Most SMAD4 gene mutations that cause juvenile polyposis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/smad4 - Genetics
  2. PDGFRA gene 
    ... PDGFRA protein are also associated with inflammatory fibroid polyps, which are small, noncancerous (benign) tumors that form ... tumors, are common in small intestinal inflammatory fibroid polyps. A study of 60 cases. Mod Pathol. 2009 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pdgfra - Genetics
  3. APC gene 
    ... that leads to the formation of abnormal growths (polyps) in the colon, which can become cancerous. The ... FAP will develop colorectal cancer, the number of polyps and the time frame in which they become ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apc - Genetics
  4. STK11 gene 
    ... by the development of noncancerous growths called hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and a greatly increased ... growth can lead to the formation of hamartomatous polyps and cancerous tumors. More About This Health Condition ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/stk11 - Genetics
  5. MUTYH gene 
    ... polyposis and with young-onset colorectal cancer without polyps. Gastroenterology. 2004 Jul;127(1):9-16. doi: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mutyh - Genetics
  6. BMPR1A gene 
    ... certain genes. Unregulated cell growth can lead to polyp formation in people with juvenile polyposis syndrome. More ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/bmpr1a - Genetics