Pathology Intestinal Polyps, Colon & Anal Cancer b5ba478b

Which of the following statements is false about Familial polyposis coli?

It is autosomal dominant condition leading to multiple polyp formation in colon.

There is 100 percent risk of carcinoma in polyps

There are hamaomatous polyps which should be atleast 80 polyps for diagnosis

Gardner syndrome is colonic polyposis associated with osteomas,fibromatosis & cutaneous cysts

High-Yield Explanation

Familial Adenomatous polyposis Autosomal dominant Minimum of 100 adenomatous polyps - SUB-TYPES OF FAP: Classical : >= 100 adenomas + Retinal pigment epithelial hyperophy Turcot syndrome : Classical + CNS tumors Gardner syndrome : Colonic polyposis + Osteoma + Fibromatosis + Epidermal cysts + Dental abnormalities

Which of the following statements is false about Familial polyposis coli?

Related Pathology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free