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. 1999 Mar;81(2):100–104.

Colorectal cancer in adolescents.

A Shankar 1, A J Renaut 1, J Whelan 1, I Taylor 1
PMCID: PMC2503213  PMID: 10364965

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.

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