Genetics and cancer of the gastrointestinal system. Annual oration in honor of Herbert M. Stauffer, M.D., 1914-1970. 1977

G D Dodd

Familial aggregations of tumors may occur in virtually all organ systems. The gastrointestinal tract is a frequent site for the development of cancers having an hereditary basis. Their recognition has important relevance to cancer control and prevention. In addition, detailed clinical and laboratory studies of inherited tumors may throw light upon the cause of the more common forms of gastrointestinal neoplasms. Radiologists must have a working knowledge of the genetic and diagnostic elements of each in order to fulfill their responsibilities to the patient, the patient's family and the referring physician.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007414 Intestinal Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the INTESTINES. Cancer of Intestines,Intestinal Cancer,Cancer of the Intestines,Intestines Cancer,Intestines Neoplasms,Neoplasms, Intestinal,Cancer, Intestinal,Cancer, Intestines,Cancers, Intestinal,Cancers, Intestines,Intestinal Cancers,Intestinal Neoplasm,Intestines Cancers,Intestines Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Intestinal,Neoplasm, Intestines,Neoplasms, Intestines
D007417 Intestinal Polyps Discrete abnormal tissue masses that protrude into the lumen of the INTESTINE. A polyp is attached to the intestinal wall either by a stalk, pedunculus, or by a broad base. Intestinal Polyp,Polyp, Intestinal,Polyps, Intestinal
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009378 Neoplasms, Multiple Primary Two or more abnormal growths of tissue occurring simultaneously and presumed to be of separate origin. The neoplasms may be histologically the same or different, and may be found in the same or different sites. Neoplasms, Synchronous,Neoplasms, Synchronous Multiple Primary,Multiple Primary Neoplasms,Multiple Primary Neoplasms, Synchronous,Synchronous Multiple Primary Neoplasms,Synchronous Neoplasms,Multiple Primary Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Multiple Primary,Neoplasm, Synchronous,Primary Neoplasm, Multiple,Primary Neoplasms, Multiple,Synchronous Neoplasm
D009808 Odontogenic Tumors Neoplasms produced from tooth-forming tissues. Neoplasms, Dental Tissue,Dental Tissue Neoplasms,Dental Tissue Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Dental Tissue,Odontogenic Tumor,Tissue Neoplasm, Dental,Tissue Neoplasms, Dental,Tumor, Odontogenic,Tumors, Odontogenic
D010016 Osteoma A benign tumor composed of bone tissue or a hard tumor of bonelike structure developing on a bone (homoplastic osteoma) or on other structures (heteroplastic osteoma). (From Dorland, 27th ed) Osteomas
D010190 Pancreatic Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the PANCREAS. Depending on the types of ISLET CELLS present in the tumors, various hormones can be secreted: GLUCAGON from PANCREATIC ALPHA CELLS; INSULIN from PANCREATIC BETA CELLS; and SOMATOSTATIN from the SOMATOSTATIN-SECRETING CELLS. Most are malignant except the insulin-producing tumors (INSULINOMA). Cancer of Pancreas,Pancreatic Cancer,Cancer of the Pancreas,Neoplasms, Pancreatic,Pancreas Cancer,Pancreas Neoplasms,Pancreatic Acinar Carcinoma,Pancreatic Carcinoma,Acinar Carcinoma, Pancreatic,Acinar Carcinomas, Pancreatic,Cancer, Pancreas,Cancer, Pancreatic,Cancers, Pancreas,Cancers, Pancreatic,Carcinoma, Pancreatic,Carcinoma, Pancreatic Acinar,Carcinomas, Pancreatic,Carcinomas, Pancreatic Acinar,Neoplasm, Pancreas,Neoplasm, Pancreatic,Neoplasms, Pancreas,Pancreas Cancers,Pancreas Neoplasm,Pancreatic Acinar Carcinomas,Pancreatic Cancers,Pancreatic Carcinomas,Pancreatic Neoplasm
D010375 Pedigree The record of descent or ancestry, particularly of a particular condition or trait, indicating individual family members, their relationships, and their status with respect to the trait or condition. Family Tree,Genealogical Tree,Genealogic Tree,Genetic Identity,Identity, Genetic,Family Trees,Genealogic Trees,Genealogical Trees,Genetic Identities,Identities, Genetic,Tree, Family,Tree, Genealogic,Tree, Genealogical,Trees, Family,Trees, Genealogic,Trees, Genealogical
D010580 Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome A hereditary disease caused by autosomal dominant mutations involving CHROMOSOME 19. It is characterized by the presence of INTESTINAL POLYPS, consistently in the JEJUNUM, and mucocutaneous pigmentation with MELANIN spots of the lips, buccal MUCOSA, and digits. Lentiginosis, Perioral,Periorificial Lentiginosis Syndrome,Peutz-Jegher's Syndrome,Peutz-Jeghers Polyposis,Polyposis, Hamartomatous Intestinal,Polyps-and-Spots Syndrome,Hamartomatous Intestinal Polyposes,Hamartomatous Intestinal Polyposis,Intestinal Polyposes, Hamartomatous,Intestinal Polyposis, Hamartomatous,Lentiginoses, Perioral,Perioral Lentiginoses,Perioral Lentiginosis,Periorificial Lentiginosis Syndromes,Peutz Jegher's Syndrome,Peutz Jeghers Polyposis,Peutz Jeghers Syndrome,Peutz-Jegher Syndrome,Polyposes, Hamartomatous Intestinal,Polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers,Polyps and Spots Syndrome,Polyps-and-Spots Syndromes,Syndrome, Periorificial Lentiginosis,Syndrome, Peutz-Jegher's,Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers,Syndrome, Polyps-and-Spots,Syndromes, Periorificial Lentiginosis,Syndromes, Polyps-and-Spots
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