Familial adenomatous polyposis natural history, complications and prognosis: Difference between revisions
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Complications that can develop as a result of familial adenomatous polyposis are: | Complications that can develop as a result of familial adenomatous polyposis are: | ||
*[[Colon cancer]] | *[[Colon cancer]] | ||
*Duodenal and ampullary cancer | |||
**They are major causes of death after [[polypectomy]] | |||
**End-viewing duodenoscopy and side-viewing duodenoscopy are conducted for surveillance. | |||
*[[Melena]] | *[[Melena]] | ||
*[[Cachexia]] | *[[Cachexia]] | ||
*[[Anemia]] | *[[Anemia]] | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis of familial adenomatous polyposis is excellent with treatment. Without treatment, familial adenomatous polyposis will result in colon cancer. | The prognosis of familial adenomatous polyposis is excellent with treatment. Without treatment, familial adenomatous polyposis will result in colon cancer. |
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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]
Overview
Natural history
Without colectomy, the patient will develop symptoms of colon cancer, which will eventually lead to death.
Complications
Complications that can develop as a result of familial adenomatous polyposis are:
- Colon cancer
- Duodenal and ampullary cancer
- They are major causes of death after polypectomy
- End-viewing duodenoscopy and side-viewing duodenoscopy are conducted for surveillance.
- Melena
- Cachexia
- Anemia
Prognosis
The prognosis of familial adenomatous polyposis is excellent with treatment. Without treatment, familial adenomatous polyposis will result in colon cancer.