Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

Overview

FAP is an inherited condition with hundreds of colon polyps.

Symptoms

• •Rectal bleeding
• •Anemia
• •Diarrhea

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Colonoscopy
• ✓Genetic testing (APC)

Treatments

• →Prophylactic colectomy
• →Sulindac
• →Annual surveillance

Risk Factors