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Aberrant Crypt Foci of the Colon as Precursors of Adenoma and Cancer

1998590 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Tetsuji Takayama · Sapporo Medical University

Shinichi Katsuki · Sapporo Medical University

Yasuo Takahashi · Sapporo Medical University

Motoh Ohi · Sapporo Medical University

Shuichi Nojiri · Muroran Institute of Technology

Sumio Sakamaki · Sapporo Medical University

Abstract

Aberrant crypt foci, particularly those that are large and have dysplastic features, may be precursors of adenoma and cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 339, Issue 18, pp. 1277-1284

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199810293391803

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 15.93

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Hirotsugu Miyake · Sapporo Medical University

Yoshiro Niitsu · Sapporo Medical University