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reference materials
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
source: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
authors: Paul E. Wise, MD
summary/abstract:This reference discusses hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes and syndromes with multiple polyps. Though polyposis syndromes are relatively rare, the most common type is FAP which is characterized by having 100 or more polyps in the colon and rectum. The reference also discusses primary treatments of the disease FAP.
organization: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
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