Adenomatous Polyposis Coli

Overview

A polyposis syndrome due to an autosomal dominant mutation of the APC genes (GENES, APC) on CHROMOSOME 5. The syndrome is characterized by the development of hundreds of ADENOMATOUS POLYPS in the COLON and RECTUM of affected individuals by early adulthood.

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Quick facts about Adenomatous Polyposis Coli

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.035.215.100|C04.588.274.476.411.307.089|C04.700.100|C06.301.371.411.307.090|C06.405.249.411.307.090|C06.405.469.158.356.090|C06.405.469.491.307.090|C06.405.469.578.249|C16.320.700.100

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