Variable phenotypic expression of identical MYH germline mutations in siblings with attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis

Am Surg. 2007 Dec;73(12):1250-3.

Abstract

Germline mutations in the Mutant-Y-homologue (MYH) gene have been linked to an attenuated form of familial adenomatous polyposis in patients who express a wild-type adenomatous polyposis coli gene. However, the diverse clinical manifestations of MYH mutations have not been fully elucidated. We report a case of siblings with identical germline mutations in the MYH gene, one of whom developed a locally advanced colon adenocarcinoma with few other adenomatous lesions, whereas the other had numerous benign colonic polyps. The variable genotype-phenotype manifestations of MYH mutations and the attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / genetics*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / genetics*
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / pathology*
  • Adult
  • DNA Glycosylases / genetics*
  • Germ-Line Mutation / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • DNA Glycosylases
  • mutY adenine glycosylase