Desmoids are rare non-cancerous fibrous growths with variable behavior ranging from slow indolent growth or even regression, to locally aggressive and progressive tumors that can cause significant morbidity or mortality. Approximately 10–15% of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) develop desmoid disease, most commonly located in the abdomen, on the abdominal wall, or in limbs. The majority of desmoids in FAP occ...

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a hereditary cancer syndrome characterized by germline mutations in the APC gene that result in the development of hundreds of premalignant adenomas throughout the colon and rectum. Prophylactic surgery remains the primary intervention strategy, as there are currently no pharmacological treatment options for FAP patients. Previous therapeutic approaches have predominantly focused on redu...

Universal tumor screening (UTS) for Lynch syndrome (LS) on colorectal cancer (CRC) can be performed on biopsies or resection specimens. The advantage of biopsies is the chance to provide preoperative genetic counseling/testing (GC/T) so patients diagnosed with LS can make informed decisions regarding resection extent. We evaluated utilization of UTS on biopsies, percentage of patients with deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) who...