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Publications and source records attributed to M Bassett.
Gallstones may be asymptomatic, in which case they require no treatment. The author discusses symptomatic gallstones and the complications of gallstone disease. The type of presentation, appropriate investigations and treatment options are discussed.
A group of 73 gastroenterological specialists (36 physicians, 25 surgeons, 12 trainees) completed a detailed questionnaire on their knowledge of and attitudes to colorectal cancer. A surprising unawareness of recent developments in colorectal cancer was apparent. Although responses to individual questions varied throughout the three groups, overall knowledge and attitudes on colorectal cancer were not related to age and years since graduation, and were not different in the three groups. This study suggests failure of traditional methods of continuing medical education, and has practical implications for any screening programme designed to detect early colorectal cancer.
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A case of advanced papillary carcinoma in a 16-year-old boy is presented. While this case is typical of the indolent and locally invasive character of papillary carcinoma, it is remarkable for the extent of tumor involvement appearing as reactive lymphadenopathy. The pronounced tumor vascularity and the similarity of the needle biopsy specimen to chemodectoma both conflicted with the initial diagnostic impression. The correct diagnosis was confirmed only with definitive surgical therapy.