Abstract
The incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing in patients younger than 50 years. In this population, the disease appears to be more aggressive and advanced at the time of diagnosis, although initial symptoms are similar. Majority of the cases are sporadic tumors, but some are related to hereditary syndromes such as Lynch syndrome, which is why genetic testing is indicated. We report the case of a 17-year-old patient with colorectal cancer and no family history of bowel cancer.
Highlights
Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide, predominantly affecting the elderly population
We present the case of a patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 17
The disease seems to be more aggressive in young patients and 61.8% are in an advanced stage at the time of diagnosis
Summary
Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide, predominantly affecting the elderly population. Clin Biomed Res. 2016;36(2):[110-113 1] Serviço de Oncologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. 3 Serviço de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre.
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