MAP

MAP
Term	MAP
Short definition	MAP - A rare, inherited condition in which multiple polyps (abnormal growths) form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. People with MAP usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
Comments

MAP - A rare, inherited condition in which multiple polyps (abnormal growths) form on the inner walls of the colon and rectum. People with MAP usually develop fewer than 100 colon polyps, and polyps can also occur in the stomach and small intestine. People with MAP are at high risk of developing colon cancer. They may also be at increased risk of developing stomach, small bowel, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, liver, thyroid and skin cancers. MAP is caused by mutations (changes) in the MUTYH gene that are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It's a kind of hereditary cancer syndrome. Also called MUTYH-associated polyposis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on MAP
• Wikipedia's article - MAP

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