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Adenomatous polyp in a four-year-old child
1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pathology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|February 1, 1990
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A young boy
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- Rectal bleeding in children can indicate underlying gastrointestinal pathology.
- Adenomatous polyps are neoplastic growths that can be precursors to colorectal cancer.
- Familial polyposis syndromes involve a genetic predisposition to developing numerous polyps.
Abstract:
A 4-year-old white boy presented with rectal bleeding. An isolated polyp was removed and on histology was found to be adenomatous in nature. Family history was remarkable for polyposis with combined adenomatous and juvenile features. Variable expression of the syndrome was seen in various family members.