[Familial polyposis coli].

Article

[Familial polyposis coli].

Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Nov 1995

Watanabe T, Muto T

Abstract excerpt

Familial polyposis coli (FAP) presents multiple adenomas in the large bowel. Also, polyps in the upper gastrointestinal tract are observed in some cases of FAP. Since the risk of developing colorectal cancer is almost 100% in FAP, patients need surgical treatment (colectomy) after a diagnosis of...

Topics

Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
Family Health
Genes, APC
Genotype
Germ-Line Mutation
Humans
Phenotype

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