Complications Linked To Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Gastric Fundic Polyps

Gastric fundic polyps, which form on the stomach lining, are commonly found in familial adenomatous polyposis patients, though they're rare in the general population. The polyps don't usually cause symptoms, and they can sometimes go overlooked if an individual doesn't know they're at risk of familial adenomatous polyposis. In most cases, a doctor will discover stomach polyps during an exam about a different issue. Stomach polyps can form for reasons unrelated to familial adenomatous polyposis. When they're caused by familial adenomatous polyposis, they're referred to as fundic gland polyps. Though stomach polyps in the general population don't usually become cancerous, familial adenomatous polyposis patients are at a much higher risk of developing cancer due to stomach polyps. For this reason, the polyps are removed before they can begin to multiply and spread.

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