The rectum is the distal portion of the colon bound by the end of the sigmoid colon and the anal verge. A tumor whose distal margin is typically 12 to 15 cm from the anal verge measu...
Most patients with CRC are asymptomatic.
Microcytic anemia in men of any age and postmenopausal women is CRC until proven otherwise; evaluation must include diagnostic colonoscopy.
Symp...
Data suggest multidisciplinary communication among providers of rectal cancer patients can improve cancer survival and prevent unnecessary investigation and interventions.
Proximal tumors are...
Risk of recurrence is greatest in the first 2 to 4 years after treatment (5); 80% occur in first 2.5 years from date of surgery.
H&P, CEA ev...
126847008 Neoplasm of rectum
363351006 Malignant tumor of rectum
93984006 Primary malignant neoplasm of rectum
92696009 Carcinoma in situ of rectum
Microcytic anemia in men and postmenopausal women is CRC until proven otherwise.
Colonoscopy offers ability for diagnosis of colon cancer and intervention if polyp is discovered.
Multidi...
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