대한대장항문학회

Familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP) is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder<br>characterized by the appearance in early life of numerous adenomas of colon and rectum.<br>According to the recent studies, familial polypolis is a disease which produces polypoid<br>lesions not only in the large intestine but also in the stomach duodenum, ileum and<br>jejunum. The natural course of extracolonic lesions is variable, but the colonic polyps<br>are associated with high incidence of cancer. The risk of malignant change is virtually<br>100% if untreated. The authors report a case of FAP in a 36-year-old-female who<br>presented colorectal polyposis with multiple adenomas of the gallbladder. A review of<br>literature with emphasis on the association of adenoma of the gallbladder was made.<br>