Colorectal cancer Flashcards
• Malignant growth of cells in the colon or rectum.
• Typically originates from benign polyps, progressing to invasive cancer.
• Types: Sporadic (95%), Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) (5%), Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) (<1%).
• Typically originates from benign polyps, progressing to invasive cancer.
• Types: Sporadic (95%), Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) (5%), Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) (<1%).