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==Overview==
==Overview==
'''Familial adenomatous polyposis''' ('''FAP''') is an inherited condition in which numerous [[Polyp (medicine)|polyp]]s form mainly in the [[epithelium]] of the [[colon (anatomy)|large intestine]]. While these polyps start out [[benign]], [[malignant|malignant transformation]] into [[colorectal cancer|colon cancer]] occurs 100% of the time when not treated. The risk of developing colon cancer increases with age (7% risk by age 21, rising to 87% by age 45, and 93% by age 50).


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