Article
Analysis of colorectal cancer morphology in relation to sex, age, location, and family history.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jun 2012
Ghazi Sam, Lindforss Ulrik, Lindberg Greger, Berg Elisabeth, Lindblom Annika, Papadogiannakis Nikos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Studies of colorectal cancer (CRC) have suggested different mechanisms of carcinogenesis in men and women, young and old patients, right- and left sided tumors, and sporadic and familial tumors. These differences might be reflected in morphology. METHODS: CRCs from 1613 patients operated on in 2004-2006 in Sweden were histologically reviewed. Morphology was examined in relation to sex, age groups,...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Blood Vessels
- Cell Differentiation
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating
