APC mutation spectrum in ileoanal pouch polyps resembles that of colorectal polyps.
BACKGROUND: Ileoanal pouch polyps commonly develop following restorative proctocolectomy in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). In FAP adenomas, the relationship between germline and somatic adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) mutations is determined by 'just right' beta-cate...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2008
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