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familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)

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Description

An inherited condition that causes hundreds to thousands of polyps to develop, mainly on the lining of the colon and rectum.

People with FAP have a higher risk of colorectal cancer and small intestine cancer. It also increases the risk of stomach, adrenal gland and thyroid cancers.

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