Colorectal adenocarcinoma

Case contributed by Jack Ren , 4 Jun 2013
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Tim Luijkx, 25 Nov 2015

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The classic apple core sign can sometimes be appreciated on plain films and is highly suggestive of a stenosing adenocarcinoma. It is most frequently seen in the descending and sigmoid colon. 

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  • -<p>The classic apple core sign can sometimes be appreciated on plain films and is highly suggestive of a stenosing adenocarcinoma. It is most frequently seen in the descending and sigmoid colon. </p><p><strong>Related Article</strong></p><ul>
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  • +<p>The classic apple core sign can sometimes be appreciated on plain films and is highly suggestive of a stenosing adenocarcinoma. It is most frequently seen in the descending and sigmoid colon. </p>
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