Intestinal Polyposis

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

The growth of intestinal polyps. Growth processes include neoplastic (adenoma and carcinoma) and non-neoplastic (hyperplastic, mucosal, inflammatory, and other polyps). A nonfamilial polyposis syndrome that is characterized by the presence of diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis, diarrhea, and protein-losing enteropathy. It was first reported by Cronkhite and Canada in 1955.

Synonyms:

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Polyposis, Intestinal

Broader Topics:

Intestinal Diseases

Narrower Topics:

Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

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