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3 Advanced Colorectal Cancer Case 3.1 Infiltrating Colon Carcinoma, Dukes B Patient data: 77-year-old male patient presenting with sideropenic anemia. An ulcerated tumor was found endoscopically in the cecum, diagnosed…

2 Early Colorectal Cancer Case 2.1 Early Carcinoma of the Rectum Patient data: 65-year-old woman with rectal pain. Endoscopically, a small suspicious lesion was found 7 cm from the anus….

4 Other Intestinal Neoplasms Case 4.1 Carcinoid Tumor of the Ileocecal Region Patient data: 53-year-old man presenting with abdominal pain. Radiologic examination revealed stenosis of the terminal ileum. Surgical treatment:…

1 Adenomas Case 1.1 Villous Adenoma of the Rectum Patient data: 63-year-old woman presenting with rectal bleeding. Endoscopically, a large, broad-based, soft and exophytic tumor was seen in her rectum,…

5 Non-neoplastic Lesions Case 5.1 Ulcerative Colitis Patient data: 66-year-old man with a 15-year history of ulcerative colitis, currently non-responding to therapy. Surgical treatment: Colectomy, after long-term medication for the…

6 Technical Considerations Proper orientation and cut-up of the surgical specimen is essential in obtaining representative large sections. In the ideal situation, the rectal amputates (Fig. 6.1) or other colorectal…