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Colorectal carcinoma
S Kothari1, G Prabhakar, V B Kalra
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|April 25, 2000
Insights
Pediatric colorectal adenocarcinoma is rare. Early diagnosis through thorough examination of symptoms like rectal bleeding or diarrhea is crucial for improving survival rates in young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
Background:
- Colorectal adenocarcinoma is exceptionally rare in children under 10 years of age.
- This study focuses on two such rare pediatric cases diagnosed within the last three years.
Observation:
- Two cases of colorectal adenocarcinoma were identified in children under 10.
- The patients presented with prolonged rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and non-specific abdominal symptoms.
Findings:
- Early and thorough diagnostic evaluation is essential for pediatric colorectal adenocarcinoma.
- Prompt investigation of persistent gastrointestinal symptoms in children is critical.
Implications:
- Emphasizing early diagnosis can significantly improve survival outcomes for children with colorectal adenocarcinoma.
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for rare pediatric malignancies when evaluating persistent gastrointestinal symptoms.
Abstract:
Two rare cases of colorectal adenocarcinoma seen during the last 3 years in children under 10 years of age are reported. To improve survival, emphasis is given on its early diagnosis by a thorough examination and investigation of the child in every case of prolonged bleeding per rectum, diarrhoea and other non specific abdominal symptoms.