What is juvenile polyposis syndrome?

Also known as: JPS.

Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a disease that is known for causing polyps different areas of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the colon. Polyps are clusters of cells that form on the lining of the GI tract. They can increase the risk of cancer over time and cause other problems.

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Reviewed by: Ziad A Khatib, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM