title: Value of the mandibular radiograph in familial polyposis coli.
abstract: Familial polyposis coli and Gardner's syndrome have identical colonic manifestations. Recent evidence has shown that both conditions are associated with occult osteomatous lesions in the mandible. We present 3 patients from 2 families with familial polyposis coli who, in addition to the colonic lesions, also had occult osteomatous mandibular lesions. The value and practical application of radiography of the mandible as an additional diagnostic aid in familial polyposis coli are emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010016:Osteoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography