A rare case of Gardner syndrome in an African adult male: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Gardner's syndrome with the complete manifestation of colonic and extracolonic features is uncommon. Therefore, every clinician should view extracolonic features with a high index of suspicion. This may be key to early diagnosis, definitive management in these patients and importantly, helps prevent malignant transformation of existing colonic polyps.

Keywords

• Gardner syndrome
• impacted teeth
• intestinal polyposis
• jaw swelling
• osteoma