Colorectal cancer [DS:H00020] Solid tumor [DS:H02421]
Description
Polymerase proofreading-associated polyposis (PPAP) is an autosomal dominant cancer syndrome caused by germline variants in the exonuclease domains of POLD1 and POLE. PPAP is characterized by oligo adenomatous polyposis and increased risk of colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer and brain tumors.
Category
Cancer
Brite
Human diseases in ICD-11 classification [BR:br08403]
02 Neoplasms
Malignant neoplasms, except primary neoplasms of lymphoid, haematopoietic, central nervous system or related tissues
Malignant neoplasms, stated or presumed to be primary, of specified sites, except of lymphoid, haematopoietic, central nervous system or related tissues
Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
Malignant neoplasms of intestine
Malignant neoplasms of large intestine
2B90 Malignant neoplasms of colon
H02568 Polymerase proofreading-associated polyposis
Pathway-based classification of diseases [BR:br08402]
Replication and repair
nt06504 Base excision repair
H02568 Polymerase proofreading-associated polyposis
nt06503 Mismatch repair
H02568 Polymerase proofreading-associated polyposis
Bellido F, Pineda M, Aiza G, Valdes-Mas R, Navarro M, Puente DA, Pons T, Gonzalez S, Iglesias S, Darder E, Pinol V, Soto JL, Valencia A, Blanco I, Urioste M, Brunet J, Lazaro C, Capella G, Puente XS, Valle L
Title
POLE and POLD1 mutations in 529 kindred with familial colorectal cancer and/or polyposis: review of reported cases and recommendations for genetic testing and surveillance.