Abstract:of the rectum (MANEC). The median follow up from date of diagnosis was 21 months (range 2-49). Two patients (7%) had a diagnosis of Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis. Five patients (19%) reported a family history of colorectal cancer and 1 (4%) reported a family history of Crohn's disease. Ten patients (37%) reported a positive smoking history. The three most common presenting symptoms included rectal bleeding (n Z 19, 70%), change in bowel habits/stool caliber (n Z 12, 44%) and weight loss (n Z 6, 22%). The media… Show more
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