Clinical Case: Mr. Herbert is tired.
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation


Dr. Meckel, the endoscopist, calls with bad news. 
   
  • A large colonic mass:
    • ascending colon
    • partially circumferential
    • centrally ulcerated
  • A report on the biopsies is expected within a day or so.
  • Grossly, it sure looks like cancer.
  • Want a close-up ? It's really pretty groady.


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