Familial adenomatous polyposis pathophysiology

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2], Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [3]

Overview

Genes involved in the pathogenesis of familial adenomatous polyposis include APC and MUTYH genes.

Pathophysiology

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Genetics

  • Familial adenomatous polyposis may have different inheritance patterns and genes involved.
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis is due to mutations in different genes, including:[1]

Associated Conditions

Familial adenomatous polyposis is associated with other gastrointestinal and extra intestinal conditions including:[2][3]

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References

  1. Iaquinto, Gaetano; Fornasarig, Mara; Quaia, Michele; Giardullo, Nicola; D'Onofrio, Vittorio; Iaquinto, Salvatore; Di Bella, Simone; Cannizzaro, Renato (2008). "Capsule endoscopy is useful and safe for small-bowel surveillance in familial adenomatous polyposis". Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 67 (1): 61–67. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2007.07.048. ISSN 0016-5107.
  2. Beech D, Pontius A, Muni N, Long WP (2001). "Familial adenomatous polyposis: a case report and review of the literature". J Natl Med Assoc. 93 (6): 208–13. PMC 2594024. PMID 11446392.
  3. Kennedy, Raelene D.; Potter, D. Dean; Moir, Christopher R.; El-Youssef, Mounif (2014). "The natural history of familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome: A 24year review of a single center experience in screening, diagnosis, and outcomes". Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 49 (1): 82–86. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.09.033. ISSN 0022-3468.