title: Polyposis Syndromes: Role of the Pathologist.
abstract: This article reviews the major gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes, with an emphasis on the molecular, clinical, and histopathological features of each. Salient features helpful in making or suggesting the diagnosis of these syndromes are discussed, as is the use of ancillary techniques, such as immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostic studies in diagnosis confirmation and family screening.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Hospital and Health Systems, 1301 Catherine, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Scott R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Hospital and Health Systems, 1301 Catherine, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Electronic address: facjkgmd@med.umich.edu.
authors.forename: Joel K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Greenson
keywords: Cancer; Gastrointestinal; Polyposis; Syndrome