MAP
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| Term | MAP |
| Short definition | MAP - A rare, inherited condition in which multiple polyps (abnormal growths) form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. People with MAP 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 |
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MAP - A rare, inherited condition in which multiple polyps (abnormal growths) form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. People with MAP usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine. People with MAP are at high risk of developing colon cancer. They may also be at increased risk of developing stomach, small bowel, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, liver, thyroid and skin cancers. MAP 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 MUTYH-associated polyposis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MAP
- Wikipedia's article - MAP
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