Freitas João D, Ferreira Miguel R, Mota Daniela, Marante Sara, Matapa Sandra
Family Medicine, Unidade de Saúde Familiar de Baião - Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa, Porto, PRT.
Family Medicine, Unidade de Saúde Familiar de Resende - Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa, Porto, PRT.
Cureus. 2025 Apr 23;17(4):e82857. doi: 10.7759/cureus.82857. eCollection 2025 Apr.
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a hereditary condition characterized by the early onset of hundreds to thousands of adenomatous colorectal polyps, with a high risk of colorectal cancer if untreated. While genetic testing and gastrointestinal symptoms often prompt diagnosis, certain extraintestinal manifestations, such as congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE), may offer early diagnostic clues. This case describes a female adolescent whose initial complaint was decreased visual acuity. This prompted an examination that revealed bilateral pigmented retinal lesions consistent with CHRPE, which subsequently led to the suspicion of FAP, despite the absence of gastrointestinal complaints or known familial mutations. Subsequent genetic testing confirmed a pathogenic variant in the APC gene, and colonoscopy revealed extensive polyposis. This case highlights the importance of recognizing ophthalmological manifestations as potential early indicators of inherited colorectal cancer syndromes. It also underscores the relevance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex hereditary diseases, with respect for patient autonomy and shared decision-making.
家族性腺瘤性息肉病(FAP)是一种遗传性疾病,其特征是在早期出现数百至数千个腺瘤性结直肠息肉,如果不进行治疗,患结直肠癌的风险很高。虽然基因检测和胃肠道症状常常促使作出诊断,但某些肠外表现,如视网膜色素上皮先天性肥大(CHRPE),可能提供早期诊断线索。本病例描述了一名女性青少年,其最初的主诉是视力下降。这促使进行了一项检查,发现双侧色素性视网膜病变与CHRPE一致,随后引发了对FAP的怀疑,尽管没有胃肠道症状或已知的家族突变。随后的基因检测证实了APC基因中的一个致病变异,结肠镜检查显示广泛的息肉病。本病例强调了认识到眼科表现作为遗传性结直肠癌综合征潜在早期指标的重要性。它还强调了在管理复杂遗传性疾病时采用多学科方法的相关性,同时尊重患者自主权和共同决策。
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