<prompt> All are true about Gardner;s syndrome exceptProtein losing enteropathyAlways in 5th decade of lifeSmall intestine polypMalignancy is common  <response>: . Associated with desmoid tumours seen in the scar, abdomen, intraabdominal region and mesenteric fibromatosis. Congenital hyperophy of pigment layer of retina seen as pigment spots--commonly seen. Often associated with MEN IIb syndrome. Carcinoma colon is more common in individuals with adenoma colon or with familial adenomatous polyposis FAP, Gardners syndrome, Turcots syndrome. ref:SRB;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 672 