Gardner's Syndrome

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. Tumors are most commonly found in the colon, sometimes in large numbers. They tend to increase with age. In addition to polyps on the colon, growths can develop, including fibromas, desmoid tumors, and sebaceous cysts, which are fluid-filled growths under the skin. Eye lesions can also occur on the retina in someone who has Gardner’s syndrome.