polyposis
Many tissue growths
Polyposis is a medical condition characterized by the growth of multiple polyps, typically in the colon, nasal passages, or other mucous membranes.
Familial adenomatous polyposis is a hereditary form affecting the colon that significantly increases cancer risk if untreated.
The genetic test confirmed polyposis, so they recommended early screening for all family members.
Large intestine section
- colorectalOf the large intestine
- rectalOf the hindgut's end
- intestinalOf the gut
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
nasal · gastric · duodenal · bowel · mucosal · mucosa · epithelial · endometrial
Benign epithelial tumor
- adenomasBenign glandular neoplasms
- hyperplasticAbnormally increased cell number
- sessileAttached at base
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
lesions · neoplasia · benign · precancerous · metaplasia · dysplasia · growth · histology
Large intestine examination
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- gastroscopyInternal stomach viewing procedure
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
screening · biopsy · histology · pathology · gastroenterologist · rectal bleeding · anemia · diagnosis
Permanent DNA alteration
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- tumor suppressorGene preventing uncontrolled growth
- oncogenesCancer-causing genetic sequences
genotype · phenotype · alleles · sequencing · genetic counseling · pedigree · family history · carrier
Chance of malignancy developing
- colorectal cancerMalignancy of the large intestine
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- ulcerative colitisInflammatory bowel condition with sores
- Crohn's diseaseChronic intestinal inflammation disorder
Surgical removal of colon
- ileostomySurgically created abdominal opening
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- chemopreventionDrugs preventing cancer development
colon
Large intestine section
- colorectalOf the large intestine
- rectalOf the hindgut's end
- intestinalOf the gut
gastrointestinal · nasal · gastric · duodenal · bowel · mucosal · mucosa · epithelial · endometrial · bladder
adenoma
Benign epithelial tumor
- adenomasBenign glandular neoplasms
- hyperplasticAbnormally increased cell number
- sessileAttached at base
inflammatory · lesions · neoplasia · benign · precancerous · metaplasia · dysplasia · growth · histology · pathology
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- gastroscopyInternal stomach viewing procedure
surveillance · screening · biopsy · histology · pathology · gastroenterologist · rectal bleeding · anemia · diagnosis · imaging
mutation
Permanent DNA alteration
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- tumor suppressorGene preventing uncontrolled growth
oncogenes · genotype · phenotype · alleles · sequencing · genetic counseling · pedigree · family history · carrier · germline
familial
Pertaining to relatives
- attenuatedLessened in force
- hereditaryPassed through generations
cancer risk
Chance of malignancy developing
- colorectal cancerMalignancy of the large intestine
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- ulcerative colitisInflammatory bowel condition with sores
colectomy
Surgical removal of colon
- ileostomySurgically created abdominal opening
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class