Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 1

Question 1

 

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Which of the following is responsible for the highest percentage of new colorectal cancer cases?

 

 

 

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Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
 

 

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 

 

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Family History
 

 

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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
 

 

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Age ≥ 50
 

 

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E – Approximately 75% of new cases of colorectal cancer occur in individuals ≥ 50 years of age without other risk factors.

 

 

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