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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

Historical Perspective

Familial adenomatous polyposis was first described in 1726 by Menzelio. After 150 years, in 1882, familial nature of the multiple colonic polyposis was reported. Inheritancepredisposition was identified in 1925. Gardner's syndrome was first described in 1950 by Gardner and Stephens. Bussey described clinical features and natural history of familial adenomatous polyposis in 1975. In 1986, genetic abnormality was discovered by Herrera. In 1991, APC gene defect was identified as one of the causes of familial adenomatous polyposis.

Classification

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) may be classified according to the affected gene into two subtypes including FAP gene and MYH gene associated familial adenomatous polyposis. Familial adenomatous polyposis may be classified according to severity into three subtypes of profuse, intermediate, and attenuated. Familial adenomatous polyposis has less severe variants, including gardner's syndrome and turcot syndrome.

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Familial adenomatous polyposis may be caused by mutation in APC or MUTYH genes.

Differentiating Familial Adenomatous Polyposis from Other Diseases

Familial adenomatous polyposis must be differentiated from other diseases that cause multiple polyps, such as Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, juvenile polyposis syndrome, Cowden syndrome, Carney syndrome, and hereditary non–polyposis colon cancer (Lynch syndrome).

Epidemiology and Demographics

Familial adenomatous polyposis is a rare disease that affects individuals worldwide. The incidence and prevalence of familial adenomatous polyposis is approximately 3-20 and 12 per 100,000 individuals. Surgical mortality rate is approximately 4.4%. Patients in their first and second decades usually develop familial adenomatous polyposis. Familial adenomatous polyposis affects men and women equally and there is no racial predilection. Up to 100% of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis without treatment will develop colorectal cancer by age of 39.

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