Definitions for "Familial Polyposis"
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Familial adenomatous polyposis, Fap, Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, Hnpcc, Colon polyp, Adenomatous polyp, Colorectal cancer, Colorectal polyp, Small intestine cancer, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Polyp, Colonoscopy, Anal cancer, Colectomy, Anus, Proctocolectomy, Colon & rectal surgery, Regional enteritis, Apc, Diverticulosis, Polyps, Colorectal, Polypectomy, Radiation proctitis, Esophageal cancer, Diverticulitis, Appendectomy, Megacolon, Ileitis, Ibd, Crohn's disease, Carcinoid tumor, Ulcerative colitis, Ileocolitis, Dre, Ileus, Carcinoid cancer, Colostomy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Volvulus, Diverticular disease, Carcinoid syndrome, Intestinal obstruction, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal prolapse, Toxic megacolon, Rectal
An inherited condition in which hundreds to thousands of polyps develop in the colon and rectum.
A rare condition, tending to run in families, in which the moist layer of tissue lining the colon (mucosa) is covered with polyps.
FAP an inherited disease in which the colon and rectum contain a large number of polyps
A genetic (inherited) disease also known as FAP Familial Adenatomous Polyposis.characterised by a proliferation of polyps in the colon and rectum. If untreated, polyps will become malignant. Symptoms may include rectal bleeding, mild to moderate diarrhea and weight loss.
A rare, inherited disease in which many growths (polyps) occur in the colon. There is a very high risk of developing cancer of the colon among those who have this disease.
(pah-li-PO-sis): An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (tissue masses) develop on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the risk for colon cancer.
(fuh-MIL-ee-ul pah-luh-POH-sis) An inherited disease causing many polyps in the colon. The polyps often cause cancer.
A genetic (inherited) disease of the large intestine manifested by the development of many colon polyps that always degenerate into Cancer.
familiar is a disease where the colon or large intestine forms many polyps, which often can grow into cancer.
(fa-MIL-yul pah-li-PO-sis) An inherited condition in which thousands of polyps (tissue masses) develop on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. People who inherit this condition usually begin to form polyps during puberty and, unless they receive treatment, almost always develop colon cancer 10 to 15 years later.
An inherited disease causing many polyps in the colon. Because these polyps are almost certain to cause colon cancer later in life, the entire colon is often removed to prevent colorectal cancer.
An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (growths that protrude from mucous membranes) form on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the risk of colorectal cancer. Also called familial adenomatous polyposis or FAP.
An inherited condition in which several hundred polyps develop in the colon and rectum.
rare disease which runs in families. The colon and rectum contain many polyps. Has strong tendency to malignancy.
an inherited disease that causes polyps in the colon. These polyps can lead to cancer.