Cancer surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease

Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 1999 Dec;1(6):496-504. doi: 10.1007/s11894-999-0010-x.

Abstract

This article reviews the rationale and approach to dysplasia surveillance colonoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease. Recent developments in the field are also highlighted, including approaches to polyps that arise in patients with colitis and new diagnostic markers that may complement morphologic assessment for dysplasia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*
  • Colon / pathology
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor