References for Colon Polyps

Author: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Mar 17, 2011
Last Updated on Mar 10, 2016

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Gardner Syndrome / Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

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