Abstract
Objective: To examine the possible role of adenomatous polyps in colorectal cancer development, this study focused on the relationship of the distribution between adenomatous polyps and cancer in the colorectum. Methods: The distribution of 753 adenomatous polyps was compared with that of 35 colorectal cancer lesions in 510 male patients ranging from 45 to 55 yr of age who underwent a total colonoscopy. Results: The incidence of cancer significantly increased with a distal shift in the colorectal sites in comparison with that of adenomatous polyps (p < 0.02). Conclusion: The different distribution between adenomatous polyps and cancer thus suggested that adenomatous polyps at various colorectal sites appear to have a different malignant potential for cancer development.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-193 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1999 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology