Study on Colorectal Cancer in Kashmiri (Indian) Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy
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ABSTRACT
Carcinoma of the colon and rectum is a relatively uncommon malignancy in Kashmir (north India) when compared with the western world. Colorectal cancer is generally a disease affecting individuals 55 years of age and older and is much less common in persons under 35 years of age. Methods:
One hundred and fifty six colonoscopies were performed by a single gastroenterologist in GMC Srinagar. We find the anatomical distribution and age at diagnosis of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed by colonoscopy for evaluation of their symptoms in a teaching hospital in Kashmir India, Records of patients who had complete colonoscopic examination till the cecum, presence of tumor in the colon or rectum, and biopsy showing adenocarcinoma, were scrutinized.Results:
Age-stratified incidence of CRC showed that majority of the cases were in the age group 55–65 years (30.76%), followed by 45-55 years (20.5%). There were 19 (12.2%) cases of CRC below the age of 35 years.Conclusion:
Colorectal cancer (CRC) in Kashmiri (Indian) occurs at a younger age and is often distal to the splenic flexure.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
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2019
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