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The patient presented with a family history of colorectal cancer (mother) and recent increase in rectal bleeding. At colonoscopy, seven polyps in the descending and sigmoid colon were removed by diathermy snare. Six polyps were ≤5mm in size (benign). The largest polyp was situated in the distal sigmoid colon on a short broad pedicle and measured 18mm. This polyp was a villous adenoma containing infiltrating, moderately differentiated carcinoma. After a detailed discussion with the patient, colon resection was recommended.
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(2006). Carcinoidosis of the Ileum. In: Colorectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-36941-4_3
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