Catalog

Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome

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Link to WHO Definition

Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/219068911

Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome (HMPS) is a hereditary condition that is associated with an increased risk of developing polyps in the digestive tract. A variety of polyps occur. The most common polyp type is the hamartomatous juvenile polyp, and adenomatous polyps and hyperplastic polyps may occur as well. People with HMPS also have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.