
Familial Multiple Polyposis
📋Overview
Familial Multiple Polyposis is a legacy term generally referring to hereditary conditions characterized by the development of numerous colorectal polyps, most commonly Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). FAP is a genetic disorder causing hundreds to thousands of adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum, significantly increasing colorectal cancer risk if untreated. Modern terminology favors Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and related polyposis syndromes under hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0032580ICD-10-CM
D13.91
MeSH
D011125
SNOMED CT (US)
7290000170921007423471004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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