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Intestinal Polyps

Underlying Cause

Intestinal Polyps Underlying Cause

The cause for intestinal polyps is unknown. However, intestinal polyps tend to be hereditary.

Hereditary illnesses that cause intestinal polyps include:

Familial adenomatous polyposis
Gardner's syndrome
Juvenile polyposis
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

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Related Conditions

Colorectal cancer
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Familial adenomatous polyposis
Juvenile polyposis
Peutz-Jegher's syndrome

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Last Updated: Jul 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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