Clinical Gastroenterology Vol.25 No.10(1)

Theme Precancerous Conditions and Cancer High-risk Lesions in the Colorectum
Title Adenoma-carcinoma Sequence
Publish Date 2010/09
Author Masahiro Igarashi Endoscopy Division, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital
Author Akiko Chino Endoscopy Division, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital
Author Teruhito Kishihara Endoscopy Division, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital
Author Tadanori Kishi Endoscopy Division, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital
Author Naoyuki Uragami Endoscopy Division, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital
[ Summary ] There are two theories concerning colorectal cancer development, one in regard to the adenoma-carcinoma sequence the other in regard to de novo pathways. However, a primary cause has not been established. We primarily discuss means to diagnoses and treat colorectal cancer in relation to the adenoma-carcinoma sequence. Carcinoma may be diagnosed in association with adenoma. The most common colorectal carcinomas include the protruded type, i. e. Ⅰp, Ⅰsp, Ⅰs and LST-G lesions. Diagnosis was made possible by using the dye spraying method and NBI with magnifying observation. On the other hand, de novo cancers may be grouped with types IIc, IIc+IIa, Is+IIc and LST-NG, which were not associated with adenoma. The treatment of cancers related to the adenoma-carcinoma sequence was carried out using the guidelines of the Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum. Endoscopic resection was indicated for head invasion of I p type SM cancer. Surgical treatment was selected for stalk invasion of I p type SM cancers.
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