A Rare Case of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in South Eastern Nigeria: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome (FAP) is a rare multisystemic disorder that affects individuals who have mutation in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene. If left untreated, the polyps progress over a period of 15–20 years to adenocarcinoma in virtually 100% of cases. The syndrome is un...
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| Main Authors: | Kenneth A. Agu, Jude K. Ede, EvanTherese Nwosu, Ikechukwu S. Eze, Emeka Eze, Chukwuemelie B. Okechukwu, Ifeoma Madichie |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_57_24 |
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