Case Report

Carcinomas of the Colon Associated with Adenomas: A Preventable Disease

Authors: DAUGH W. SMITH, M.D.

Abstract

The adenomatous polyp, not a rare lesion, is the forerunner of carcinoma of the colon in almost all instances. The diagnosis of treatment of this benign lesion is the best prophylaxis against carcinoma of the colon, one of the common forms of malignancy.

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