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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?
Distinguished in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroenterology
Distinguished in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroenterology

Joseph C Lin MD LLC

19 Fontana Lane, Suite 104, 
Rosedale, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Joseph Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Lactose Intolerance.

Distinguished in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroenterology
Distinguished in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroenterology

Digestive Disease Associates Of York County PA

170 Amendment Ave, 
Rock Hill, SC 
Languages Spoken:
English

Larry Pennington is a Gastroenterologist in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Pennington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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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.

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