The genetics of FAP and FAP-like syndromes.
The presence of multiple adenomatous polyps in the large bowel confers a high lifetime risk of colorectal cancer. Although many cases of classical familial adenomatous polyposis (> 100 polyps) can be accounted for by mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene, a large group of pat...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Sprache: | English |
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2006
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