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[[Image:FAP.jpg|thumb|right|An endoscopic image showing abundant polyps, as seen in familial adenomatous polyposis.]] | [[Image:Familial Adenomatous Polyposes colon -2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Colectomy]] specimen with familial adenomatous polyposis. (WC/Netha Hussain)]] | ||
[[Image:FAP.jpg|thumb|right|An endoscopic image showing abundant polyps, as seen in familial adenomatous polyposis. (WC/Samir)]] | |||
'''Familial adenomatous polyposis''', abbreviated '''FAP''' and also known as '''familial polyposis coli''' and '''adenomatous polyposis coli''', is a genetic condition that predisposes to [[adenomatous polyps]] and thus invariably results in [[colorectal cancer]]. | '''Familial adenomatous polyposis''', abbreviated '''FAP''' and also known as '''familial polyposis coli''' and '''adenomatous polyposis coli''', is a genetic condition that predisposes to [[adenomatous polyps]] and thus invariably results in [[colorectal cancer]]. | ||