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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2023; 29(8): 1304-1314
Published online Feb 28, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i8.1304
Published online Feb 28, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i8.1304
Table 5 Malignancy screening for phosphatase and tensin homolog mutation[92]
| Malignancy | Screening |
| Breast | Annual self-breast exam at the age of 18; annual clinical breast exam at the age of 25; annual MRI at the age of 30 |
| Colon | Colonoscopy every 5 yr at the age of 35, and as needed |
| Endometrial | Annual exam with biopsy at the age of 35, and as needed. Hysterectomy upon childbearing completion |
| Kidney | Annual renal ultrasound at the age of 40; CT or MRI as indicated |
| Skin lesion | Annual dermatologic exams, no consensus on initiation age |
| Thyroid | Annual thyroid ultrasound at the age of 7 |
- Citation: Gorji L, Albrecht P. Hamartomatous polyps: Diagnosis, surveillance, and management. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29(8): 1304-1314
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v29/i8/1304.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i8.1304