Adenomatous Polyposis of the Colon, autosomal dominant: A genetic condition characterized by the development of adenomatous polyps mainly in the colon and rectum. There may be hundreds or thousands of polyps and these polyps have a predisposition for becoming cancerous. The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and occurs in a familial pattern. Most patients have at least one parent with the condition. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Adenomatous Polyposis of the Colon, autosomal dominant is available below.
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Prognosis for Adenomatous Polyposis of the Colon, autosomal dominant: Malignancy tends to develop by 40 years of age.
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