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Cowden syndrome gastrointestinal polyposis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 56-year-old man presented with chronic watery diarrhea post prandially. His medical history included hypertension, hypothyroidism, gallstone disease status post cholecystectomy, and familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome status post total colectomy in 2020. Family history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus in both parents. The mother had a transient ischemic attack, and the father experienced a myocardial infarction at age 70 years. No family history of malignancies was reported. His symptoms persisted despite treatment with cholestyramine.

Source: iGIE

DOI: 10.1016/j.igie.2025.06.005

Authors: Vitchapong Prasitsumrit, Tinpawee Thongkongthun, Rome Jutabha

Institutions: Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Thammasat University, Thammasat University Hospital, University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800