The clinicopathologic characteristics of colorectal cancer in patients under 50 years of age: Experience of an oncology center

Gunel N., Yamac D., Akcali Z., Taneri F., Oguz M.

TUMORI, vol.87, no.2, pp.74-77, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 87 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/030089160108700202
  • Journal Name: TUMORI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.74-77
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background/aim: Colorectal cancer is seen mostly among patients older than 50 years of age. An aggressive behavior is a frequently cited as characteristic of colorectal cancer in young patients. The purpose of the present study was to reveal the clinicopathologic characteristics of colorectal cancer among patients under 50 years of age.