Radiological evidence for the polyp/cancer sequence in the colon.
Three cases of frank malignancy developing in pre-existing colonic polyps are presented. Although this sequence of events is well recognised, it is rarely demonstrated radiologically. The cases illustrate the importance of identifying and appropriately treating polypoid colonic lesions.
Rawlinson
J
J
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Southampton General Hospital.
Tate
J J
JJ
Brunton
F J
FJ
Royle
G T
GT
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography