Familial adenomatous polyposis
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What is familial adenomatous polyposis?
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disorder characterized by cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The syndrome is characterized by the development of hundreds of adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum of affected individuals by early adulthood.
Common symptoms reported by people with familial adenomatous polyposis
Treatments taken by people for familial adenomatous polyposis
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Who has familial adenomatous polyposis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 51 say familial adenomatous polyposis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 2 | |
| 40-49 years | 2 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 53 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 33 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |