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The Anatomic Precursor of Colorectal Carcinoma
Cecilia M. Fenoglio, MD;
Nathan Lane, MD
JAMA. 1975;231(6):640-642.
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IN THIS field, ambiguity in the use of terms is a problem. We hope that we can succeed in presenting a few definitions in a very simple and still accurate manner, as well as some crucial histologic points that have important clinical correlations. To achieve the proper approach to prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of colorectal neoplasms, the pathologist, radiologist, and clinician must speak the same language, with a common understanding and mental image of what these terms mean.
Regarding the scope of this commentary, one should recall that the vast majority of colorectal carcinomas are moderately or well-differentiated adenocarcinomas. Our remarks apply only to these carcinomas and not to the rare undifferentiated carcinomas or those carcinomas arising in ulcerative colitis. Similarly, juvenile polyps, inflammatory pseudopolyps, lymphoid masses, leiomyomas, and lipomas may all be "polypoid," but will not be considered. They are neither biologically related nor likely to be confused clinically
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Author Affiliations
From the Department of Pathology, Presbyterian Hospital (Dr. Fenoglio), and the Department of Surgical Pathology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Dr. Lane), New York.
Footnotes
Reprint requests to Department of Surgical Pathology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032 (Dr. Lane).
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