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Ganglioneuromatous polyposis: A premalignant condition

Report of a case and review of the literature

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

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.

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  1. From the Department of Surgery, University of Vermont College of Medicine, USA

    Adam S. Kanter M.S. &  Neil H. Hyman M.D.

  2. Department of Pathology, University of Vermont College of Medicine, USA

    Shuan C. Li M.D.

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Kanter, A.S., Hyman, N.H. & Li, S.C. Ganglioneuromatous polyposis: A premalignant condition. Dis Colon Rectum 44, 591–593 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02234335

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