Difference between revisions of "MUTYH polyposis syndrome"

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[[Image:Tubular adenoma in MUTYH polyposis -- low mag.jpg|thumb|Colorectal [[tubular adenoma]] in MUTYH polyposis. [[H&E stain]].]]
[[Image:Tubular adenoma in MUTYH polyposis -- low mag.jpg|thumb|[[Colorectal tubular adenoma]] in MUTYH polyposis. [[H&E stain]].]]  
'''MUTYH polyposis syndrome''', also '''MYH polyposis syndrome''', is an autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by numerous polyps and an increased risk of [[colorectal carcinoma]].<ref name=omim604933>{{OMIM|604933}}</ref>
'''MUTYH polyposis syndrome''', also '''MYH polyposis syndrome''', is an autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by numerous polyps and an increased risk of [[colorectal carcinoma]].<ref name=omim604933>{{OMIM|604933}}</ref>


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*[[Familial adenomatous polyposis]].
*[[Familial adenomatous polyposis]].
*[[Serrated polyposis syndrome]].
*[[Serrated polyposis syndrome]].
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*The histomorphology of the polyps in the syndrome are not distinctive from sporadic ones.


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 01:57, 25 March 2019

MUTYH polyposis syndrome, also MYH polyposis syndrome, is an autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by numerous polyps and an increased risk of colorectal carcinoma.[1]

The MUTYH gene is a mismatch repair gene. Mutations lead to defective base excision repair - specifically, more transversions.[1]

Microscopic

Features:

DDx:

Note:

  • The histomorphology of the polyps in the syndrome are not distinctive from sporadic ones.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Online 'Mendelian Inheritance in Man' (OMIM) 604933
  2. Boparai, KS.; Dekker, E.; Van Eeden, S.; Polak, MM.; Bartelsman, JF.; Mathus-Vliegen, EM.; Keller, JJ.; van Noesel, CJ. (Dec 2008). "Hyperplastic polyps and sessile serrated adenomas as a phenotypic expression of MYH-associated polyposis.". Gastroenterology 135 (6): 2014-8. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2008.09.020. PMID 19013464.

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