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What is a common symptom in patients with left colon tumors?
What is a common symptom in patients with left colon tumors?
- Altered bowel habit
- Fresh rectal bleeding (correct)
- Anaemia from occult bleeding
- Colicky lower abdominal pain
Which feature is more common in tumors of the right colon?
Which feature is more common in tumors of the right colon?
- Rectal bleeding (correct)
- Obstruction
- Colicky lower abdominal pain
- Altered bowel habit
What is a potential consequence of colorectal carcinoma in some patients regarding peritonitis?
What is a potential consequence of colorectal carcinoma in some patients regarding peritonitis?
- Palpable mass
- Mucus discharge
- Localised abscess (correct)
- Hepatomegaly
What symptom is commonly associated with carcinoma of the rectum?
What symptom is commonly associated with carcinoma of the rectum?
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Why is colonoscopy preferred over barium enema for investigating colorectal tumors?
Why is colonoscopy preferred over barium enema for investigating colorectal tumors?
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