Familial adenomatous polyposis

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Familial adenomatous polyposis, abbreviated FAP and also known as familial polyposis coli, is a genetic condition that predisposes to adenomatous polyps and thus invariably results in colorectal cancer.

Inheritance

  • Autosomal dominant.

Gene

  • APC gene.

Associations

Benign things:

Tumours:[2]

Benign tumours:[2]

Prevalence

1/11,300-37,600 in Europe.[2]

See also

References