What is Familial polyposis -- classical?

What is Familial polyposis -- classical?

• Familial polyposis -- classical: An inherited condition where polyps develop in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. The polyps are initially benign but may become malignant if untreated.

Familial polyposis -- classical: Introduction

Types of Familial polyposis -- classical:

Broader types of Familial polyposis -- classical:

• Genetic conditions
• Mucous membrane conditions
• Digestive conditions
• Benign tumors
• Cancer
• Intestine conditions
• Abdominal conditions
• more types...»

How serious is Familial polyposis -- classical?

Prognosis of Familial polyposis -- classical: benign polyps can form in teenage years with cancer development usually occurring late in the 3rd decade
Complications of Familial polyposis -- classical: see complications of Familial polyposis -- classical

What causes Familial polyposis -- classical?

Causes of Familial polyposis -- classical: see causes of Familial polyposis -- classical

What are the symptoms of Familial polyposis -- classical?

Symptoms of Familial polyposis -- classical: see symptoms of Familial polyposis -- classical

Complications of Familial polyposis -- classical: see complications of Familial polyposis -- classical

Onset of Familial polyposis -- classical: all patients with this syndrome develop colon cancer by age 35-40 years. In addition, an increased risk exists for the development of other malignancies.

Familial polyposis -- classical: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Familial polyposis -- classical.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Familial polyposis -- classical.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Familial polyposis -- classical: Medical Geneticist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Familial polyposis -- classical.
Treatments for Familial polyposis -- classical: see treatments for Familial polyposis -- classical

Name and Aliases of Familial polyposis -- classical

Main name of condition: Familial polyposis -- classical

adenomatous polyposis of the colon, familial adenomatous polyposis, classical familial adenomatous polyposis, familial polyposis Coli, familial polyposis syndrome, Adenomatous polyposis coli, FAP, Familial adenomatous polyposis of the colon, Familial polyposis of the colon, Polyposis, adenomatous intestinal, FPC

Familial polyposis -- classical: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Familial polyposis -- classical:

• Colon polyps
• Abdominal bleeding
• Diarrhoea
• Rectal bleeding
• Weight loss
• Colorectal cancer

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