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The frequency of mutant cancer and polyp specimens in each section of colon and rectum
| Section | Location | Cancer* | Polyp * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colon | Ascending | 0:1 | 2:5 |
| Cecum | 0:1 | 2:5 | |
| Descending | 0:1 | 1:5 | |
| Hepatic flexure | 1:3 | 1:2 | |
| Sigmoid | 1:3 | 1:9 | |
| Transverse | 0:1 | 1:3 | |
| Splenic flexure | 0:0 | 1:3 | |
| Total | 2:10 (20) § | 9:32(28.1)§ | |
| Rectum | Rectum | 8:20 (40) | 2:7(28.6) |
| Total | 10:30 (33.3) | 11:39 (28.2) |
* Number of mutant: number of sample; § Number of mutant: number of sample (%).
