Familial adenomatous polyposis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2], Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [3]

Synonyms and keywords: Familial polyposis coli; adenomatous polyposis of colon; APC; adenomatous polyposis coli; colon cancer, familial; familial intestinal polyposis; familial multiple polyposis; familial multiple polyposis syndrome; familial polyposis syndrome; FAP; hereditary polyposis coli; MYH-associated polyposis; polyposis coli

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Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Laboratory Findings | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Other Imaging Findings

Treatment

Medical Therapy | urgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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References

• Gardner EJ. A genetic and clinical study of intestinal polyposis, a predisposing factor for carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Am J Hum Genet 1951;3:167-76. PMID 14902760

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