Serrated polyposis syndrome
ORPHA:157798· ICD-10 D12.6
Definition
A rare, genetic intestinal disease characterized by the presence of multiple (usually large) hyperplastic/serrated colorectal polyps, usually with a pancolonic distribution. Histology reveals hyperplastic polyps, sessile serrated adenomas (most common), traditional serrated adenomas or mixed polyps. It is associated with an increased personal and familial (first-degree relatives) risk of colorectal cancer.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant, Multigenic/multifactorial, Unknown
- Age of onset
- Adult, Elderly