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Ulcerative pancolitis x12yrs.last 3 annual scopes no dysplasia.asymptomatoc on 400mg 5asa tid. what are odds of dysplasia?
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Low but possible: There are several potential causes of colon cancer, one being the effect of chronic inflammation in the colon which can be helped with non steroidals. The nature of the biome or bacterial population is important and with chronic colitis repeat colonoscopies with bx is essential. The incidence of dysplasia after being followed for 10 yrs is about 2% and at 30 yrs, 18%. , .
Answered 5/3/2014
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Progressive...: ...With the duration and activity of your disease. Regular surveillance is very much indicated, as your doctor has recommended.
Answered 5/3/2014
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