Table I.
Clinical characteristics of UC-CRC and UC patients.
| Variable | UC-CRC (n=6) | UC (n=24) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 3 (50%) | 14 (58%) |
| Female | 3 (50%) | 10 (42%) |
| Age, mean (range) | 39 (28–51) | 32 (17–56) |
| Age at diagnosis mean (range) | 31 (18–50) | 26 (13–50) |
| Duration of disease median (range) | 11 (1–19) | 6 (0.1–28) |
| Extent of disease | ||
| Proctitis | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Left-sided colitis | 2 (33%) | 5 (21%) |
| Extensive colitis | 4 (67%) | 19 (79%) |
| Severity of imflammation | ||
| Mild | 3 (50%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| Moderate | 3 (50%) | 17 (74.6%) |
| Severe | 0 (0%) | 6 (25%) |
UC-CRC, ulcerative colitis-associated colorectal cancer; and UC, ulcerative colitis.