Audiology and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: do you hear what I hear?

摘要

class="head no_bottom_margin" id="__sec2title">BackgroundThe APC protein has an important role in maintaining function of microtubules in the ear which playa significant part in the mechanism of hearing. Preliminary data suggests that the APC protein is associated with an increased incidence of abnormal hearing which may affect intellectual function. We sought to assess the hearing among patients with FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis).