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D M Arendt1, R Frost, J C Whitt
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Naval Hospital, San Diego 92134-5000.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|March 1, 1989
Summary
This study details rare oral manifestations of Gardner's syndrome, a condition with colorectal polyposis. Early detection of polyps may be aided by enzyme assays, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oral Medicine
- Genetics
Background:
- Gardner's syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by numerous colorectal polyps and extracolonic manifestations.
- Oral findings in Gardner's syndrome are typically limited to odontomas and supernumerary teeth, but less common presentations exist.
Observation:
- This report describes uncommon oral findings in a patient with Gardner's syndrome and concurrent colorectal polyposis.
- Apparent small intestinal polyps were microscopically identified as nodular lymphoid hyperplasia.
Findings:
- The oral manifestations observed in this case are not commonly reported in the literature for Gardner's syndrome.
- Enzyme assays show potential for early polyp detection in this complex syndrome.
Implications:
- Recognizing less common oral findings can aid in the early diagnosis of Gardner's syndrome.
- Further research into the utility of enzyme assays for early polyp detection is warranted.