An Unusual Case of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Presenting with Gout and Jaundice

Cureus. 2017 Jul 15;9(7):e1475. doi: 10.7759/cureus.1475.

Abstract

We highlight an unusual case of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) presenting initially with gout, jaundice and a periampullary carcinoma. This case may be of interest to clinicians involved in the diagnosis and management of FAP and follow-up of patients after surgical resection.

Keywords: adenoma; adenomatous polyposis coli; ampulla of vater; colectomy; common bile duct neoplasms; familial adenomatous polyposis; gout.

Publication types

  • Case Reports