Vol. 7, Issue 3, Part C (2024)
Histopathological spectrum of colorectal carcinoma in civil hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Author(s):
Dr. Roseline Rekha Hebziba, Dr. Monika Nanavati and Dr. Hansa Goswami
Abstract:
Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide with increasing incidence in the Asian countries. This study was done to assess the prevalence of colorectal cancer recorded in Civil hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat in accordance with histological type, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) prognostic stage, anatomical site, age and sex.
Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on the resected colonic specimens received in histopathology department, B.J. Medical college, Civil hospital, Ahmedabad. A total of 110 cases were studied during the period of June 2023 to May 2024. Received specimens were fixed in 10% neutral formalin, processed in automatic tissue processor and slides were stained with H&E. Microscopic assessment and final diagnosis with stage of tumor (AJCC prognostic stage) was reported.
Results: According to this study maximum number of cases belong in 61-80 years (47 cases) followed by 41-60 years (44 cases). Out of 110 cases 65 male were and 45 were female. Most common anatomical site involved was cecum (29 cases) and the most common histological type was Moderately Differentiated Adenocarcinoma (64 cases).
Conclusion: The incidence of colorectal cancers is increasing in India due to the lifestyle modification and westernization. Hence this study will be helpful to estimate the disease burden among a particular region in Gujarat, thus emphasizing the need for creating awareness among the population about Colorectal cancer and its screening modalities, thus leading to an early diagnosis and better clinical outcome.
Pages: 169-172 | 124 Views 52 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Roseline Rekha Hebziba, Dr. Monika Nanavati and Dr. Hansa Goswami. Histopathological spectrum of colorectal carcinoma in civil hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Int. J. Clin. Diagn. Pathol. 2024;7(3):169-172. DOI: 10.33545/pathol.2024.v7.i3c.598
