Gardener&;s syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder involving the colon. It is characterized by
.GARDNER'S SYNDROME * It is commonly associated with FAP - 10%. * Presents with bone, skin, soft tissue and dental abnormalities. Jaw osteomas are very common. Other features are epidermoid cysts (50%), exostoses, fibromas, lipomas. * Associated with desmoid tumours seen in the scar, abdomen, intraabdominal region and mesenteric fibromatosis. * Congenital hyperophy of pigment layer of retina (seen as pigment spots)--commonly seen. * Often associated with MEN IIb syndrome. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 834
Polyposis colon, Cancer thyroid, skin tumours
Polyposis is jejunum, pituaitary adenoma and skin tumours
Polyposis colon, osteomas, epidermal inclusion cysts and fibrous tumours in the skin
Polyposis of gastrointestinal tract, cholangiocarcinoma and skin tumours
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