INVESTIGATION OF COLORECTAL CREEPING TUMOR

Abstract

We investigated 18 cases (18 1esions) of colorectal creeping tumors. Cancer was demonstrated in thirteen patients with creeping tumors. Moreover, 7 patients with creeping tumor had colorectal cancer at the same or at some other time. Eleven patients had colorectal adenoma. The rates found in our study were higher than the rates reported inthe literature. Consequently, total resection of creeping tumor is indispensable. Furthermore, patients with creeping tumor should undergo total colonoseopic examination periodically.