Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Case Report and Literature Review
Juan José Chaves1, Viviana Chaves-Cabezas2, Rafael Parra-Medina2,3
1Department of Pathology, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, Hospital San José, Bogota, COL.
Abstract:
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal inheritance disease characterized by 100 or more adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum with a high risk of developing colorectal carcinoma (CRC). The management of this disease is based on early screening and timely follow up, with subsequent planning of risk-reducing or therapeutic surgeries. We present a case of a patient with a strong family history of FAP with a "de novo" diagnosis of CRC. Furthermore, a literature discussion of current and future perspectives of treatment is performed.
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