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Colorectal Cancer in Young Patients: Experience From Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech
Moussa Abdoul Aziz Sawadogo1, Soukayna Boujmadi2, Hamza Laabbar1
1Medical Oncology, Ibn Sina Military Hospital, Marrakech, MAR.
Background:
Colorectal cancer (CRC) in young adults is an increasingly significant global health concern. Several studies have documented a rise in its incidence and tumor aggressiveness, yet no specific management recommendations exist for this age group. This study aims to describe the clinical, therapeutic, and prognostic characteristics of young patients treated for CRC at our center.
Methods:
This retrospective study was conducted at the Medical Oncology Department of Avicenne Military Hospital in Marrakech, covering the period from January 2019 to December 2023. Twenty-eight patients under 50 years of age diagnosed with CRC were included and analyzed.
Results:
Among the 28 patients, the mean age at diagnosis was 31.9 years, with a slight male predominance (n = 15; sex ratio 1.15). Four patients were active smokers (14%), one was a chronic alcohol user, and two had a family history of CRC (7%). The most frequent presenting symptoms were abdominal pain (11 cases, 39%), constipation (8 cases, 28%), bowel obstruction (6 cases, 21%), and gastrointestinal bleeding (3 cases, 10%). Tumor location was predominantly in the right colon (n = 15, 53.5%), followed by the left colon (n = 11, 39.2%) and the rectum (n = 2, 7.1%). The most common histological type was Lieberkühnian adenocarcinoma, found in 71.5% of cases (n = 20). Among metastatic patients, the median progression-free survival was 25 months.
Conclusion:
CRC in young adults presents an aggressive clinical profile. Improved outcomes require earlier diagnosis, particularly in patients with predisposing factors, and the development of specialized expert centers for optimal management.
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