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When doing a colonoscopy, then sending the polyps for a biopsy. would they let you know if the polyps were fap, or in other words that the patient has fap?

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People with FAP have thousands of polyps. For info visit this site also: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/familial-adenomatous-polyposis/symptoms-causes/syc-20372443

Answered 12/21/2022

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People with FAP should be tested every 1-2 years starting at age 10-12. Those individuals with AFAP should undergo colonoscopy beginning at age 18-20. The patient is always told of their condition. Yearly colonoscopy is done, than surgery if planned.

Answered 12/21/2022

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