Gardner syndrome is a subtype of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) caused by a mutation in the APC gene, which can be passed on from both parents. It causes noncancerous tumors in the intestinal tract and increases the risk of colorectal and other cancers. Testing for the APC gene mutation is necessary for diagnosis and identifying […]
Gardner syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes polyps and tumors in the colon, potentially leading to colon cancer. Symptoms include impacted teeth, osteomas, and inflammation of the colon. Diagnosis involves colon evaluation and surgery. It is sometimes considered a variant of familial adenomatous polyposis. Gardner syndrome is a disorder associated with the colon. With […]
