National Trends in the Incidence of Sporadic Malignant Colorectal Polyps in Young Patients (20-49 Years): An 18-Year SEER Database Analysis

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that almost half of the SMPs under 50 years occurred in individuals under age 45, younger than the current screening threshold recommended by the ACP. There has been an upward trend in malignant polyps in the last two decades. This reflects changes in tumor biology, and necessitates further research and support in the USPSTF guidelines to start screening at the age of 45 years.PMID:38674319 | PMC:PMC11052004 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60040673

Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - April 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mark M Aloysius Tejas Nikumbh Lekha Yadukumar Udit Asija Niraj J Shah Ganesh Aswath Savio John Hemant Goyal Source Type: research