Multiple polyposis of the colon

Familial Intestinal Polyposis

“…They may cover the whole surface diffusely so that it is hard to find an unaffected patch of mucous membrane, or they may be more sparsely scattered; but there are always large numbers of tumours. The disease generally affects the whole colon and rectum but not the small intestine and stomach, though occasional isolated polyps may be found in the stomach also (Coffey and Bargen, 1939). As a rule, however, the disease ends abruptly in the ileo-caecal junction.…”

“…The final diagnosis of polyposis generally depends on the result of sigmoidoscopic examination, but radiographs are sometimes a valuable aid to diagnosis. Anderson and Marxer (1930) have pointed out that in polyposis the mucosa in general presents a mottled or honeycombed appearance, but frequent examination may be needed to demonstrate this well, and the general routine of the ordinary barium meal may require some modification.…”

Familial Intestinal Polyposis

“…They may cover the whole surface diffusely so that it is hard to find an unaffected patch of mucous membrane, or they may be more sparsely scattered; but there are always large numbers of tumours. The disease generally affects the whole colon and rectum but not the small intestine and stomach, though occasional isolated polyps may be found in the stomach also (Coffey and Bargen, 1939). As a rule, however, the disease ends abruptly in the ileo-caecal junction.…”

“…Anderson and Marxer (1930) have pointed out that in polyposis the mucosa in general presents a mottled or honeycombed appearance, but frequent examination may be needed to demonstrate this well, and the general routine of the ordinary barium meal may require some modification.…”