Pediatric Polyposis Program

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Polyposis refers to a group of disorders that are associated with the growth of polyps anywhere within your child's gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the stomach, small intestine and large intestine or colon. Most polyps in children are non-cancerous or benign. However, some children who develop polyps have an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal cancers, as well as tumors and cancers in other parts of the body. The risk of cancerous growths increases with age and is most prevalent during adulthood.