Which statement is false regarding familial adenomatous polyposis :
Correct Answer: Males are usually carriers
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e. males are usually carriers Familiar polyposis coli is an autosomal dominant* condition affecting males and females equally.It is characterized by presence of thousands of adenomatous polyps throughout the large bowel.Carcinomatous change* supervenes in these polyps in 100% of cases by the age of 30-35yrs.Therefore prophylactic colectomy is done. *
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