Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of intestinal polyposis syndromes. The book reviews the most up-to-date clinical, management, and genetic information regarding the continually evolving colorectal condition that manifests as a polyposis condition. It provides a reference for clinicians and researchers in understanding the complexity of intestinal polyposis and the importance of utilizing multiple modalities for the diagnosis, management and control of these conditions. It also provides an overview of what should alert a care provider to the possibility of a polyposis syndrome.
Written by experts in their fields, Intestinal Polyposis Syndromes:
Diagnosis and Management is a valuable resource for physicians and researchers who deal with the challenges of diagnosing and managing colorectal cancer and intestinal polyposis syndromes.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Intestinal Polyposes: Clinical and Molecular overviewTiziana Venesio, Maurizio Genuardi
Chapter 2: MUTYH-Associated PolyposisMaureen E. Mork, Eduardo Vilar
Chapter 3: Inflammatory “cap” PolyposisGiovanni De Petris, Shahrooz Rashtak
Chapter 4: Serrated Polyposis SyndromeMiriam Juárez, Eva Hernández-Illán, Oscar Murcia, María Rodríguez-Soler, Rodrigo Jover
Chapter 5: Polymerase Proofreading Associated Polyposis, and Other New Syndromes of Hereditary Colorectal CancerJames Church
Chapter 6: Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeKendall Keck, James R. Howe
Chapter 7: PTEN Hamartoma Tumor SyndromeJessica L. Mester
Chapter 8: Cronkhite-Canada SyndromeThomas G. Cotter, Badr F. Al Bawardy, Seth SweetserChapter 9: Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDouglas Riegert-Johnson
Chapter 10: Hereditary Mixed Polyposis SyndromeVeroushka Ballester-Vargas, Ian Tomlinson
Chapter 11: Familial Adenomatous PolyposisWilliam Rengifo-Cam, Kory W. Jasperson, Randall W. Burt, N. Jewel Samadder
