Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Improved by COX-2 Inhibitor in a Child
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
;
: 1591-1595, 2002.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP) is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous adenomas in the colorectum. Patients with FAP are always at risk of malignant transformation, so that colectomy is unavoidable. NSAID, such as sulindac, and selective COX-2 inhibitor, such as celecoxib, have shown a positive effect on FAP by causing polyp regression in some patients. We report a case of FAP in a 9-year-old female whose polyposis regressed markedly after six months-treatment with celecoxib.
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Main subject:
Polyps
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Adenoma
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Sulindac
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Colectomy
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Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
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Celecoxib
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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