MUTYH-associated polyposis
| MUTYH-associated polyposis | |
|---|---|
| Term | MUTYH-associated polyposis |
| Short definition | MUTYH-associated polyposis - rare, inherited condition in which multiple polyps (abnormal growths) form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. People with MUTYH-associated polyposis usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
MUTYH-associated polyposis - rare, inherited condition in which multiple polyps (abnormal growths) form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. People with MUTYH-associated polyposis usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine. People with MUTYH-associated polyposis are at high risk of developing colorectal cancer. They may also be at increased risk of developing stomach, small bowel, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, liver, thyroid and skin cancers. MUTYH-associated polyposis is caused by mutations (changes) in the MUTYH gene that are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It's a kind of hereditary cancer syndrome. Also called MAP
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