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How To Diagnose Colon Cancer?
Frank, a 72-year-old man with suspected colon cancer, underwent a colonoscopy. A large mass was found 12 centimeters proximal to the splenic flexure. In which part of the colon is this located? Trace the route of the colonoscope to the location of the mass.
Sat, 17 May 2014
Diagnosis of colon cancer can be done with colonoscopy.If a mass is found anywhere the colon then colonoscopic biopsy has to be taken.
Blood for CEA test needs also to be done.
U may have symptoms like altered bowel habits, pain abdomen and bleeding per rectum.
Regards
Dr DE
Blood for CEA test needs also to be done.
U may have symptoms like altered bowel habits, pain abdomen and bleeding per rectum.
Regards
Dr DE
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