Gardner syndrome (Gardner’s syndrome) is a rare inherited disorder. People with Gardner syndrome have unusual growths throughout their bodies, including hundreds of colon polyps that may become colon cancer. Without treatment, nearly everyone with Gardner syndrome develops colon cancer.

Gardner syndrome is a form of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), where numerous growths develop in the large intestine. These growths may be benign or cancerous. While most of these growths are benign or noncancerous, people with Gardner syndrome have a higher risk of developing colon cancer early due to the number of growths.

Gardner syndrome is a form of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) that is characterized by multiple colorectal polyps and various types of tumors, both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous). People affected by Gardner syndrome have a high risk of developing colorectal cancer at an early age.

Gardner’s syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. It usually causes what start out to be benign or noncancerous growths. It’s classified as a subtype of familial adenomatous polyposis, which over time causes colon cancer. Gardner’s syndrome can lead to growths on various areas of the body.

Gardner syndrome is an inherited condition that results in growths inside and outside the colon. While these start as benign polyps, people with Gardner syndrome have a very high risk of developing colon cancer at a young age. Annual colon cancer screenings are one treatment tactic.