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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jun 15, 2016; 8(6): 509-519
Published online Jun 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i6.509
Genetic risks and familial associations of small bowel carcinoma
Santosh Shenoy
Santosh Shenoy, Department of Surgery, KCVA, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas, MO 64128, United States
Author contributions: Shenoy S collected the data, wrote, and revised the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Santosh Shenoy, MD, FACS, Department of Surgery, KCVA, University of Missouri at Kansas City, 4801 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas, MO 64128, United States. shenoy2009@hotmail.com
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Received: December 23, 2015
Peer-review started: December 24, 2015
First decision: January 30, 2016
Revised: February 2, 2016
Accepted: March 14, 2016
Article in press: March 16, 2016
Published online: June 15, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: Adenocarcinoma of small intestine (SBA) is a relatively rare malignancy with poor outcomes due to delayed diagnosis. Certain genetic and familial diseases are associated with increased risks for SBA. These include Familial adenomatous polyposis, lynch syndromes, juvenile polyposis syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Crohn’s disease and celiac disease. We discuss the clinical implications of this aggressive cancer focusing on the genetic and familial associations, signaling mechanisms and available diagnostic modalities for surveillance.