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Is Familial polyposis cancerous?

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Familial polyposis may develop into cancer

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What is Familial polyposis?
A disease that runs in families in which lumps of tissue (polyps) form inside the colon
What are the symptoms of familial polyposis?
Many individuals develop polyps without displaying any symptoms. Others experience such gastrointestinal problems as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramps, blood in the stool, or weight loss. FAP...
What is the prognosis for a patient with familial polyposis?
It has been estimated that a patient with known FAP has a relative risk of dying over three times greater than that of the average population, at a given age.
How is familial polyposis diagnosed?
The abnormal portion of the gene that causes FAP in most patients can be detected. A blood test can then be performed which identifies family members who have the same mutation. They will eventually...
What are the characteristics of familial polyposis?
Familial polyposis or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a premalignant disease. This means that a person with FAP, if left untreated, will invariably develop cancer. Individuals with this...