What Are Colon Polyps?
5. Hereditary Disorders
It is not common for people to have a genetic predisposition to colon polyps. However, for those who have been identified as having one, getting checked sooner is imperative to stopping cancer development and spread.
Lynch syndrome is the most common genetic disorder that identifies those more susceptible to colon cancer and tumors in other parts of the body, such as the stomach, ovaries, breasts and urinary tract. In the case of colon polyps, people with Lynch syndrome are more likely to have fewer polyps but more likely that they become cancerous quickly.
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