Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in Three Generations of a Single Family: A Case Study
Background: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominantly inherited syndrome characterized by the development of numerous polyps in the colon and rectum. If left untreated, the affected patients inevitably develop colon cancer by the age of 40 years. A resection of the colon (colec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/363221 |