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There is an increased risk of developing colorectal carcinoma in patients with longstanding UC (1). The risk of development of cancer is dependent on the duration and the extent of the disease.
The risk of developing colorectal carcinoma is highest in patients with extensive colitis, intermediate in patients with left-sided colitis and not increased in proctitis (1)
The risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in people with ulcerative colitis is increased in:
If the patient has a pancolitis then:
It is conjectured that neoplasms are preceded by initially mild and later severe dysplasia of the colonic epithelium. Surveillance in the form of colonoscopy with multiple biopsies every 18-24 months is designed to identify such premalignant changes.
Advice people that:
In the surveillance schedule
Reference:
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