A Novel Germline Mutation of the APC Gene: A Case Report of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Requiring Repeated Endoscopic Resections for Gastroduodenal Polyps

A Novel Germline Mutation of the APC Gene: A Case Report of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Requiring Repeated Endoscopic Resections for Gastroduodenal Polyps

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a precancerous clinical entity, which is characterized by the development of numerous adenomatous polyps throughout the colon and rectum. The majority of FAP are associated with mutations of the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene. Until now, more than 1,000...

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Main Authors: Jun Hui Lee, Joon Weon Jang, Byung-Wook Kim, Eun Su Park, Sang Yong Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Yong Chan Lee 2016-12-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Subjects:
Adenomatous polyposis coli
Gastroduodenal adenoma
Online Access:http://www.helicojournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.7704/kjhugr.2016.16.4.226

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