| Theme | Gastrointestinal polyposis -- progress in the diagnosis and treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Diagnosis of hamartoma polyposis | |
| Publish Date | 2016/05 | |
| Author | Hirokazu Ikuno | Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine |
| Author | Naoki Ohmiya | Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, juvenile polyposis and Cowden disease are the major diseases that cause hamartoma polyposis. These are genetic diseases, and the frequency of experience in clinical practice is not high. However, since there is a risk of progression to the malignant tumors, appropriate treatment and surveillance is important. We discuss the clinical features and surveillance methods for each disease. | |