Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
Definition:
Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome (HMPS) is a rare condition characterized by mixed hyperplastic, adenomatous and juvenile polyps and is associated with an increased risk of colorectal carcinoma. HMPS is linked to mutations in the BMPR1A gene.
References:
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[1]. J M O'Riordan, et al. Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome due to a BMPR1A mutation. Colorectal Dis. 2010 Jun;12(6):570-3. [Content Brief]
[2]. X Cao, et al. Mapping of hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome (HMPS) to chromosome 10q23 by genomewide high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) scan and identification of BMPR1A loss of function. J Med Genet. 2006 Mar;43(3):e13. [Content Brief]
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