Familial adenomatous polyposis
Synonyms: Colorectal adenomatous polyposis | FAP | Familial polyposis coli
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is characterized by the development of hundreds to thousands of adenomas in the rectum and colon during the second decade of life.
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