Overview
FAP is an inherited condition with hundreds of colon polyps.
Symptoms
- •Rectal bleeding
- •Anemia
- •Diarrhea
Diagnosis
- ✓Colonoscopy
- ✓Genetic testing (APC)
Treatments
- →Prophylactic colectomy
- →Sulindac
- →Annual surveillance
Risk Factors
⚠️APC gene mutation
Key Facts
- ℹ️100% risk of cancer if untreated
- ℹ️Screen family members
ICD-10: D12.6 | Prevalence: nadir
Last updated: 11/9/2025