what causes familial adenomatous polyposis
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP, familial polyposis) is a hereditary disease that affects the colon and causes polyps to grow, unchecked, in the bowel’s lining. Most patients with FAP have inherited “a defect in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene,” according to Mayo Clinic.
In the realm of colorectal disorders, few are as uncomfortable and persistent as familial polyposis. Let’s take a look at our most commonly asked question here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: what is familial polyposis? If you suspect that you might be suffering from this condition, don’t hesitate to reach out to our colorectal experts.
