Preferred Label : Familial Adenomatous Polyposis;

NCIt synonyms : Polyposis Coli; APC - Adenomatous Polyposis Coli; Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome; Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli; Hereditary Adenomatous Polyposis Coli; Familial Adenomatous Polyposis 1;

NCIt related terms : familial polyposis; FAP; Adenomatous polyposis coli; Familial polyposis coli;

NCIt definition : An autosomal dominant disorder, characterized by the presence of multiple adenomas in the colon and rectum. It is caused by a germline mutation in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene which is located on the long arm of chromosome 5. The adenomas are most often tubular, and they have the tendency to progress to adenocarcinoma. They can occur throughout the colon, but they tend to concentrate in the rectum and sigmoid colon. The colorectal adenomas are detected during endoscopic examination between the age of 10 and 20 years. The adenomas increase in size and numbers with age, and there is usually progression of one or more adenomas to adenocarcinoma. The mean age of development of adenocarcinoma is about 40 years. Signs include rectal bleeding and mucousy diarrhea.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (growths that protrude from mucous membranes) form on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the risk for colon cancer.;

ICD-O code : 8220/0;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045688; CDR0000045100; CDR0000044777;

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Main resources

You can consult :


https://www.snfge.org/sites/www.snfge.org/files/medias/documents/Fiche%20GENMAD_Conseils%20de%20prise%20en%20charge%20de%20la%20maladie%20de%20la%20polypose%20familiale%20lie%CC%81e%20au%20ge%CC%80ne%20APC_2021.pdf
2021
France
guideline
disease management
linked gene
APC Gene
Embarrassed by Illness
familial disease, nos
Charge
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
counseling
multiple polyps
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
genes, apc

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