Genetic testing for hereditary colorecta
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Codori, Ann-Marie ;Zawacki, Kristin L. ;Petersen, Gloria M. ;Miglioretti, Diana
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Article
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2002
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Children who carry a gene mutation for familial adenomatous polyposis are virtually certain to develop colorectal cancer without annual endoscopic screening and a colectomy when polyps appear. Predictive genetic testing can identify children who need regular surveillance. While the medi