Table 1 Demographic and hystological characteristics of the patients under study
Pre-malignant polyps | Adenocarcinomas | |
|---|---|---|
Patients | 4 | 10 |
Male/female ratio | 2/2 | 7/3 |
Age at diagnosis (mean, range) | 69 ± 4 | 76 ±7 |
Localisation | ||
Colon/Rectum-sigma | 0/4 | 4/6 |
IPC-positive cells | ||
B1-like cells /irregular nuclei | 4/0 | 6/4 |
Dysplasia | ||
Mild | 4 (100%) | 2 (20%) |
Moderate | 4 (40%) | |
Severe | 4 (40%) |