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W K Ruffin

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PubMed1990

Colon cancer in the active duty population.

Of the 140,000 cases of colorectal cancer anticipated this year, approximately 2% to 6% will occur in patients less than 40 years old. Data regarding colon cancer in this age group applies directly to the similarly aged active duty population. The problem is illustrated by two case histories. A review of the literature indicates that patients of this age group may have a worse prognosis, not due to age per se, but likely due to a combination of an advanced stage at diagnosis and a higher percentage of poorly differentiated or mucin-producing tumors. Early diagnosis remains essential for improved survival.

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PubMed1989

An esophageal duplication cyst presenting as an abdominal mass.

Esophageal duplication cysts are uncommon, benign lesions of the esophagus that have previously been described as occurring only in the thoracic cavity. Herein we report a case of an esophageal cyst located entirely within the abdomen, which is, to the best of our knowledge, the first such case reported. Surgery is generally the treatment of choice for esophageal cysts, and was indicated in this case for the diagnosis and management of symptoms attributable to the cyst.

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