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• Colon polyp
  ...[[colon]]. Most colon polyps are harmless. However, over time, some colon polyps can develop into [[colon cancer]], which is often fatal when found in its l === Types of Colon Polyps ===
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• MAP
  ...d rectum. People with MAP usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine.  ...on cancer. They may also be at increased risk of developing stomach, small bowel, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, liver, thyroid and skin cancers. MAP is cau
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• MUTYH-associated polyposis
  ...UTYH-associated polyposis usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine.  ...al cancer. They may also be at increased risk of developing stomach, small bowel, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, liver, thyroid and skin cancers. MUTYH-asso
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• Colorectal polyp
  ...s that forms on the lining of the [[colon]] or [[rectum]]. Most colorectal polyps are harmless, but over time, some types can develop into [[colorectal cance ...erived from "colon" and "rectal", the two areas of the body in which these polyps are found. "Polyp" comes from the Greek word "polypus", meaning "many foote
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• Pseudopolyps
  ...of the gastrointestinal tract. They are often associated with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as [[Ulcerative Colitis]] and [[Crohn's Disease]]. ...esult of chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike true [[Polyps]], pseudopolyps do not have the potential to become cancerous.
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• Double-contrast barium enema
  ...[[colorectal cancer]], [[diverticulosis]], [[polyps]], and [[inflammatory bowel disease]]. ...atients with certain conditions, such as severe [[colitis]] or a suspected bowel obstruction, may not be suitable candidates for a double-contrast barium en
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• JPS
  ...ract, including the stomach or small intestine; (3) any number of juvenile polyps and a family history of JPS.  ...tals. People with JPS also have an increased risk of colon, stomach, small bowel, and pancreatic cancers. JPS is caused by mutations (changes) in the SMAD4
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• AFAP
  ...of the colon and rectum. People with AFAP typically develop fewer than 100 polyps.  ...sk of developing colorectal cancer and may also be prone to stomach, small bowel, liver, and breast cancers. AFAP is caused by mutations (changes) in the AP
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• Familial polyposis
  ...amily, and the Greek "polypous" meaning many-footed, referring to the many polyps that develop in the condition. ...s polyps form mainly in the epithelium of the large intestine. While these polyps start out as benign, if left untreated, they may turn into cancer.
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• Juvenile polyposis syndrome
  ...ract, including the stomach or small intestine; (3) any number of juvenile polyps and a family history of juvenile polyposis syndrome. Other signs and sympto ...le polyposis syndrome also have an increased risk of colon, stomach, small bowel, and pancreatic cancers. Juvenile polyposis syndrome is caused by mutations
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• Double-balloon enteroscopy
  ...onditions include [[bleeding]], [[polyps]], [[tumors]], and [[inflammatory bowel disease]]. The procedure allows for both visualization and treatment of the * [[Polyps]]
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• Colorectal Cancer
  ...orectal cancer''' (pronounced: koh-loh-REK-tuhl KAN-ser), also known as '''bowel cancer''' and '''colon cancer''', is a type of [[cancer]] that begins in th ...d [[polyps]] that form on the inside of the colon. Over time some of these polyps can become colorectal cancers.
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• Colorectal cancer
  ...orectal cancer''' (pronounced: koh-loh-REK-tuhl KAN-ser), also known as '''bowel cancer''' and '''colon cancer''', is a type of [[cancer]] that begins in th ...d [[polyps]] that form on the inside of the colon. Over time some of these polyps can become colorectal cancers.
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• Attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis
  ...h attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis usually develop fewer than 100 polyps.  ...developing colorectal cancer and may also be susceptible to gastric, small bowel, liver, and breast cancers. Attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis is ca
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• NTHL1 gene
  ...sed risk of developing other types of cancer, including endometrial, small bowel, skin, breast, and pancreatic cancer {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Diction
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• Intussusception (medical disorder)
  ...hich can lead to a tear in the bowel (perforation), infection and death of bowel tissue. ...s sometimes linked to medical conditions like [[meckel's diverticulum]], [[polyps]], [[tumors]], or [[lymph nodes]] that are swollen due to an infection.
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• Gastrointestinal disease
  * [[Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)]]: This term covers two conditions, [[Crohn's disease]] and [ * [[Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)]]: This is a common disorder that affects the large intestin
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• Rectal cancer
  ...tent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain, a feeling that the bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. ...ty, smoking, alcohol, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, and certain inherited syndromes such as [[Lynch syndrome]] and [[Familial
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• Lower GI series
  ...]], [[polyp (medicine)|polyps]], [[colorectal cancer]], and [[inflammatory bowel disease]].
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• Ileo-anal pouch
  * [[Ulcerative colitis]]: A chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. ...s polyposis]] (FAP): A rare, inherited condition that causes extra tissue (polyps) to form in your large intestine (colon) and rectum.
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