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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?
Jennette L. Berry
Experienced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Family Medicine
Experienced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Family Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

4001 Vollmer Rd, 
Olympia Fields, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English

Jennette Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and DiGeorge Syndrome.

Gabriel Mihailescu
Experienced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine

Aurora Internal Medicine

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 120, 
Green Bay, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English

Gabriel Mihailescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Mihailescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

 
 
 
 
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David A. Olmstead
Experienced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Internal Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

9550 W 167th St, 
Orland Park, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

David Olmstead is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Olmstead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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