A Rare Case of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in South Eastern Nigeria: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome (FAP) is a rare multisystemic disorder that affects individuals who have mutation in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene. If left untreated, the polyps progress over a period of 15–20 years to adenocarcinoma in virtually 100% of cases. The syndrome is un...

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Main Authors: Kenneth A. Agu, Jude K. Ede, EvanTherese Nwosu, Ikechukwu S. Eze, Emeka Eze, Chukwuemelie B. Okechukwu, Ifeoma Madichie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_57_24
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