| Literature DB >> 10364965 |
A Shankar1, A J Renaut, J Whelan, I Taylor.
Abstract
Colorectal cancer, one of the most common malignancies among adults, is rare in adolescence. This low incidence coupled with non-specific symptoms and aggressive natural history leads to a poorer prognosis than in reported adult series. This article describes two cases of colorectal cancer in adolescents and reviews the literature regarding this rare condition. Earlier diagnosis and a greater understanding of the natural history may lead to improved treatment with concomitant improvements in survival.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID： 10364965 PMCID： PMC2503213
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN： 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891