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Pediatric Colorectal Carcinoma is Associated With Excellent Outcome in the Context of Cancer Predisposition Syndromes.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 1 Apr 2016
Weber Marie L, Schneider Dominik T, Offenmüller Sonja, Kaatsch Peter, Einsiedel Hagen Graf, Benesch Martin, Claviez Alexander, Ebinger Martin, Kramm Christof, Kratz Christian, Lawlor Jennifer, Leuschner Ivo, Merkel Susanne, Metzler Markus, Nustede Rainer, Petsch Sabine, Seeger Karl-Heinz, Schlegel Paul-Gerhardt, Suttorp Meinolf, Zolk Oliver, Brecht Ines B
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INTRODUCTION: Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the second most common adult cancer in Germany, however, it is extremely rare in children and adolescents. In these patients, previous literature describes aggressive behavior and diagnosis at advanced stage. METHOD: Thirty-one patients with CRC age ≤ 18 years and treated between 1990 and 2012 have been identified through the structures and registries of the German...
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