Abstract
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is believed to carry a predisposition to colorectal cancer (CRC) development. International clinical guidelines suggest that UC patients should have a colonoscopy performed every year or up to every third year from approximately eight years after diagnosis for early detection of CRC/dysplasia. However, according to the Danish epidemiological data available, such recommendations are dubious. The present mini review focuses on this matter for the UC population in Denmark.
Translated title of the contribution | Development of colorectal cancer in ulcerative colitis |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 172 |
Issue number | 43 |
Pages (from-to) | 2960-2 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 25 Oct 2010 |