Serrated polyposis syndrome
Synonyms: Hyperplastic polyposis syndrome
A rare genetic intestinal disease characterized by the presence of multiple (usually large) hyperplastic/serrated colorectal polyps usually with a pancolonic distribution. Histology reveals hyperplastic polyps sessile serrated adenomas (most common) traditional serrated adenomas or mixed polyps. It is associated with an increased personal and familial (first-degree relatives) risk of colorectal cancer.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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