Difference between revisions of "MUTYH polyposis syndrome"
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*[http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1287/3419/ | *[http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1287/3419/ MYH-associated polyposis—a new familial colorectal cancer syndrome without a family history (nzma.org.nz)]. | ||
MYH-associated polyposis—a new familial colorectal cancer syndrome without a family history (nzma.org.nz)]. | |||
[[Category:Syndromes]] | [[Category:Syndromes]] | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 3 August 2011
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]