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Hamartomatous Polyps and Associated Syndromes [PDF]
AbstractHamartomatous polyps of the gastrointestinal tract can occur sporadically, however, for several hereditary syndromes, their presence is one of the major clinical features. Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, juvenile polyposis syndrome, and the PTEN hamartoma syndromes are autosomal dominant inherited disorders that predispose to formation of such polyps ...
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Peutz-Jeghers Type Polyp of the Appendix with Review of Literature
Hamartomatous polyps of Peutz-Jeghers type are strongly associated with Peutz-Jeghers polyposis syndrome and are predominantly encountered in the small intestine. Sporadic cases are uncommonly reported. We report a case of a polyp identified incidentally
Jolanta Jedrzkiewicz +5 more
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Solitary Peutz Jeghers Polyp Causing Jejunal-Jejunal Intussusception in 6-Year-Old Female Child [PDF]
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome characterised by the familial occurrence of gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyps in association with mucocutaneous hyperpigmentation.
Khushboo Birla +4 more
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome may be presented with gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal malignancies. Herein, we report a case of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome with a malignant intestinal polyp accompanied by synchronous multiple hamartomatous gastrointestinal ...
Damla Beyazadam +6 more
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Endoscopic Resection of a Pedunculated Brunner’s Gland Hamartoma of the Duodenum
A 68-year-old Japanese woman presented with a solitary pedunculated polyp in the duodenum. Endoscopic ultrasonography showed multiple cystic structures in the polyp.
Masaya Iwamuro +7 more
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Solitary Peutz–Jeghers-type polyp (SPJP) is a rare hamartomatous lesion. It is considered a different entity from Peutz–Jeghers syndrome despite similar histopathological findings. It can be found in the GI tract but rarely in the jejunum.
Talal Alenezi +2 more
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ABSTRACT Uterine leiomyosarcoma (uLMS) is a rare, aggressive uterine malignancy that usually metastasizes hematogenously, whereas gastrointestinal involvement is uncommon. A 69‐year‐old woman with uLMS treated by hysterectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy developed metachronous lung, sigmoid colon, gallbladder, and abdominal wall metastases.
Yuiko Nagasawa +9 more
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Abstract Gastrointestinal cancer is a global health problem. In the new 6th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Tumours (WCT) of the Digestive System, updated evidence and guidance is provided for the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, classification, grading, staging and prognosis of these tumours.
Iris D Nagtegaal +5 more
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A Case of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome in a 13-year-old: A Case Report
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterised by hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and has a high risk for colon carcinoma.
Abashesh Bhandari +3 more
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Evidence for an hMSH3 defect in familial hamartomatous polyps [PDF]
AbstractBACKGROUND:Patients with hamartomatous polyposis syndromes have increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). Although progression of polyps to carcinoma is observed, pathogenic mechanisms remain unknown. The authors examined whether familial hamartomatous polyps harbor defects in DNA mismatch repair (MMR), and assayed for somatic mutation of ...
Sherry C, Huang +7 more
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