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Digestive cancers in Morocco: Fez-Boulemane region
Laila Chbani1, Imane Hafid, Mohamed Berraho
1Department of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco.
Introduction:
To describe the epidemiological and pathological aspects of gastrointestinal cancers in Fez-Boulemane.
Methods:
This was a retrospective descriptive study of 1120 gastrointestinal cancers diagnosed between 2004 and 2010 in the department of Pathology of Hassan II University Hospital in Fez Morocco.
Results:
The average age of our patients was 53 years with a male predominance in 52% of cases. Digestive cancers in this study are distinguished by the predominance of colorectal and stomach location.
Conclusion:
Gastrointestinal cancers are the most frequent cancer in our region. An epidemiological monitoring program is needed.
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