11 Questions
Which feature is more common in patients with carcinoma of the rectum?
Rectal bleeding
What is a common symptom in patients with tumours of the right colon?
Weight loss
What is a common presentation in patients with colorectal cancer?
Fistula formation
What is the investigation of choice for diagnosing colorectal cancer?
CT colonography
Which symptom is less common in patients with colorectal cancer?
Hepatomegaly
What is a possible consequence of incomplete colonoscopy in high-risk patients?
Further investigations like CT colonography
What is a common symptom in patients with tumours of the left colon?
Colicky lower abdominal pain
How do tumours of the right colon typically present?
With anaemia from occult bleeding
What is a minority presentation in patients with colorectal cancer?
Peritonitis
Which symptom is usually associated with carcinoma of the rectum?
Rectal bleeding
What is a notable feature of CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) as an investigative technique?
It is non-invasive
Test your knowledge on the clinical features of colorectal cancer including symptoms varying depending on the site of the carcinoma. Learn about the different presentations of tumours in the left and right colon, as well as common signs such as rectal bleeding and abdominal pain.
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