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Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Tract - Genetic testing ... + CRC + Gastric ... polyps outside ... the colon, or FHx ... Likely risk of CRC
Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Algorithm - Endoscopy ... Studies show polyp ... identifies when polyps ... #Polyp #Algorithm
Gallbladder Polyp on POCUS
GB polyps are common finding.  Hyper-echoic, fixed, non-gravitational and not casting shadows

Dr.
Gallbladder Polyp ... on POCUS GB polyps ... non-gravitational and not casting ... #Gallbladder #Polyp ... #POCUS #clinical
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #Testing #Indications
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Diverticular, Cancer, Polyps ... , Radiation CMC ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
strategy with minimal testing ... things" → fewer polyps ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... lactoferrin + CRP
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
LV hypertrophy, colon ... (↑polyps & malignancy ... Mortality due to CVD & colon ... • Pituitary testing