JOURNAL ARTICLE

Amsterdam University Medical Center Reports Findings in Anxiety Disorders (Mental Health in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: A Systematic Review).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 37 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a systematic review of mental health issues in patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a hereditary condition that significantly increases the risk of colorectal cancer. Conducted by researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center, the review analyzed 35 studies and found that while most did not show elevated levels of anxiety or depression, certain subgroups, particularly during genetic testing and bowel surgery, exhibited increased distress. The research suggests a potential prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and intellectual deficits in FAP patients compared to the general population, but emphasizes the need for larger prospective studies to draw firmer conclusions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/05, p37
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:185360934
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