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Learn About Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

What is the definition of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
Attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP) is an inherited condition that increases the chance to develop cancer of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It is a milder form of classic familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). SYmptom may include colon polyps, benign or malignant tumors of the duodenum (a section of the small intestine) and, in rare cases, other symptoms of FAP. AFAP is caused by genetic changes in the APC gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
What are the alternative names for Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
  • Attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis
  • AAPC
  • AFAP
  • Attenuated FAP
  • Attenuated adenomatous polyposis coli
  • Attenuated familial polyposis coli
  • Mild form of FAP
Who are the top Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Family Medicine
Advanced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Family Medicine

Franciscan Medical Group

3021 Griffin Ave, 
Enumclaw, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kevin Mckeighen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Enumclaw, Washington. Dr. Mckeighen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Mckeighen is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine
7121 S Padre Island Dr, Ste 300, 
Corpus Christi, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Scott Howell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Howell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Gastritis. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine

Christus Trinity Clinic

630 S Fleishel Ave, 
Tyler, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

James Neff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Neff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Swyer-James Syndrome, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Neff is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center