Diagnosis, epidemiology and management of serrated polyposis syndrome: a comprehensive review of the literature.

Authors :: Fousekis FS
Mitselos IV
Christodoulou DK
Source :: American journal of translational research [Am J Transl Res] 2021 Jun 15; Vol. 13 (6), pp. 5786-5795. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 15 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Serrated polyp associated colorectal cancer (CRC) develops from an alternative mechanism of colorectal carcinogenesis and accounts for 10-15% of all CRC. Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) occurs infrequently and is characterized by the occurrence of multiple serrated polyps (hyperplastic polyps, sessile serrated lesions and traditional serrated adenomas) throughout the colon and/or rectum and has been strongly associated with development of CRC. However, SPS is frequently unrecognized, due to application failure of the WHO criteria regarding diagnosis and/or missed serrated polyps during endoscopy. The management of SPS requires surveillance at regular intervals and removal of large serrated polyps. Endoscopic resection suitability and technique depends on lesion size and the endoscopist's experience. In this manuscript, we present an update regarding SPS epidemiology, molecular characteristics, management, surveillance strategies and endoscopic resection techniques.<br />Competing Interests: None.<br /> (AJTR Copyright © 2021.)

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