Ganglioneuromatous polyposis: a premalignant condition. Report of a case and review of the literature.
A 40-year-old man with ganglioneuromatous polyposis and an aggressive coexisting colorectal cancer is described. Contrary to previous reports, we believe that ganglioneuromatous polyposis should be considered a premalignant condition.
Kanter
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Department of Surgery, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, USA.
Hyman
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Li
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005729:Ganglioneuroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy