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[Familial polyposis coli]

T Watanabe1, T Muto

  • 1First Department of Surgery, University of Tokyo.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
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Familial polyposis coli (FAP) involves numerous colon polyps and a near 100% risk of colorectal cancer. Genetic analysis of the APC gene reveals a genotype-phenotype correlation, explaining variations in FAP clinical features.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Familial polyposis coli (FAP) is characterized by multiple adenomas in the large bowel, with a near 100% risk of colorectal cancer.
  • Upper gastrointestinal polyps can also occur in some FAP cases.
  • Surgical colectomy is standard treatment for diagnosed FAP patients.

Purpose:

  • To explore the relationship between the site of germline mutations in the Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) gene and the clinical presentation of FAP.
  • To understand the genetic basis for variations in FAP phenotypes, including profuse and attenuated forms (AAPC).

Summary:

  • The identification of the APC gene enables accurate FAP diagnosis, even before clinical symptoms manifest.
  • Numerous studies have identified diverse APC gene mutations.

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  • Research indicates a significant genotype-phenotype correlation in FAP, where the location of the germline APC mutation influences disease characteristics.

    • Impact:

    • Genetic testing of the APC gene allows for early and accurate diagnosis of FAP.
    • Understanding the genotype-phenotype correlation can lead to more personalized risk assessment and management strategies for FAP patients.
    • This knowledge aids in differentiating between FAP subtypes like profuse and attenuated FAP (AAPC).